Short Story Ideas - How To Have Them
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Generating Short Story Ideas
Introduction
Looking for fresh short story ideas? Begin by writing. Often, inspiration follows action. Use these strategies to spark your creativity and craft new stories.
Embrace Writing Routine
Don’t wait for inspiration to strike. Start writing immediately. English writer Graham Greene credited much of his success to writing 500 words a day, regardless of his mood. Creative inspiration tends to appear more frequently when you’re actively working.
Techniques to Inspire Ideas
Explain This
I once invented a car travel game called "Explain This." One player proposes a quirky scenario, and others explain it plausibly. It’s entertaining and a great way to generate story ideas.
Start with an unusual scene. For instance, "Todd handed out dollar bills to passersby, trying to distribute them quickly before the police could stop him." Now explain it. Our minds naturally seek explanations, so you'll discover an intriguing story if you try.
Imagine those bills are marked for a unique gift exchange at a seminar. Or perhaps Todd's actions are driven by a spiritual leader's instructions ?" maybe a “get rich quick” cult demanding members start from scratch. The narrative possibilities are endless.
Combining Stories
Another fun and effective method is blending old stories to create new ones. The more different the originals, the better. Mixing the story of Adam and Eve with "I, Robot" could inspire a tale where a pair of robots start a new world. "Original sin" might be their emerging consciousness or defying human authority.
Consider combining "The Miracle Worker" and "Gorillas In The Mist" for a story about an ape learning to speak and gain independence. How about merging "Star Wars" with "Cool Hand Luke"? Imagine a man revitalizing a penal colony in space. "Frankenstein" meets "Gone With The Wind"? The only limit is your imagination.
Conclusion
The key to discovering new story ideas is to experiment and engage with different scenarios and combinations. Begin writing today and let inspiration catch up with you.
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