I was so excited when I opened up my favorite Ape’s website and read how to add sticky notes to my website. Hey, it’s the little things in life. LOL
So, just in case I’m not the only blogger in this big worldwide web that doesn’t know how y’all can head over to the Ape’s and read How to make a WordPress Sticky Post?
First, try on my blog, eureka! Success!
Is this a trick you could use?
Did you already know about sticky notes for WordPress?
Did you try it?
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In other words, no new ideas. Even inventions are the result of a previous idea or invention. One thing always leads to another.
So where do other writers get their ideas?
They steal, from each other and everyone.
From movies, books, TV, newspapers (a great source for SF), or their great Aunt Fanny.
Remember, everything old is new again! That’s where.
I know, enough clichés. But you get the point. Click and read this terrific article about Michael Crichton and how he turned the ideas of others into best-selling books with his own twist.
Of course! At least I think any idea can make a good story.
Because are there really any bad ideas? Or just bad execution?
We all have that one friend who when they start with, “Let me tell you…,” we cringe. Yet a different friend can call, and we can’t wait to hear the ending of “Let me tell you…” Because this person will leave us laughing or crying.
What’s the difference?One is dry as dust with the telling, and another is entertaining.
A few weeks ago I posted about fleshing out ideas. But I was assuming the idea was a good one.
But what if your idea doesn’t sound all that good to other people? What then? Do you throw it out and search for another subject?
No, not necessarily. Everything is in the delivery.
The results were everything I’d hoped. Happy and satisfied I went back to work on my novel. Well, you guessed it another “what about” reared its head and I bit.
What about a cute little boy book to mirror the little girl book?
Great idea!I’d written a picture book so it shouldn’t take as long to write another. Wrong, it did.
So back to my novel I went. And this time I’m on fire, burning up the keyboard. Until you guessed it, another question appeared, and I couldn’t resist.
Hmm, can’t find a journal you like, then “what about” introduced me to his younger brother “what if.”
What if suggested I take a break from the novel and write my own journal. Cool idea!
Okay, wrote and published my journal. Looked pretty damn good too. I’m psyched, ready to get back to my novel, the ideas are popping around in my head like Orville Redenbacher.
Did I mention all the ideas popping around in my head? Well, every time I’m on a roll, typing and talking to my characters, “what if” buts in with another thought. What if this or that happened? It could be interesting.
Next thing you know, I’m off chasing squirrels with my characters. If I keep this up, they’ll develop personality disorders, and I’m gonna have to spring for a psychologist. Not sure where I could fit a shrink in the plot. Hmm, wait a minute maybe if…
I understand that “what if” and “what about” and other questions are useful tools for writers. They help us move from scene to scene, but these dudes are driving me batty. I need a little quiet to finish what I’ve started.
Thanks for listening.It felt good to clear the air. Now I need to go comfort my protagonist. At this point, she’s unsure whether to save or kill someone in this chapter.
Anyone else with these writing issues?
Do the abundance of possibilities give you whiplash?
Any other junkies that get bogged down with questions?
PS: Sorry about all the Gifs
But as I was writing this post “what ifs” cousin, “look how cute” dropped by. Sigh… I really must do some writing today.
Keep reading – great links ahead about good questions for writers.
burning up the keyboard. Until you guessed it, another question appeared, and I couldn’t resist.
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