Plot Generator
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Every great story begins with an idea. But sometimes, if you've got writer's block, those ideas need a little push to become a full-fledged plot. Whether you're crafting a novel, a short story, or a screenplay, our Plot Generator is here to spark your imagination and help you outline the journey. Tell us your vision, and let's build your next adventure.
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Expert Tips for Overcoming Writer's Block
Every writer faces the blank page dilemma. The spark of an idea is there, but how do you fan it into a roaring fire? We asked our experts for tips on overcoming writer's block and starting the writing process. Here's what they had to say:
- "Just start writing. And you don't have to have any intention. It's not like you're going to write about last evening, or a movie or a book or a particular experience. Just start putting words on the page, and they can be anything, and you can punctuate or not punctuate, you just write and you write for two pages. It's a warm-up exercise." - Grant Faulkner, MA, Professional Writer[1]
- "Whenever I come up with a new idea, I road-test the idea. By that, I mean I start a short pitch, I get my friends to look at it. I brainstorm character motivations, and I brainstorm character archetypes and plot archetypes. And I have loads of pages of notes before I ever go near the computer. And as a result, I'm bursting with energy and ideas, and I can't wait to get to my computer to write." - Lucy V. Hay, Professional Writer[2]
- "My biggest thing is you have to move your body. Especially if we're describing writer's block, something I do is I listen to music, I read, I go outside, I experience new scenery." - Alicia Cook, Professional Writer & Poet[3]
Ready to turn your initial concept into a captivating tale? Explore these resources to sharpen your storytelling skills:
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