July 5 question - 99% of my story ideas come from dreams. Where do yours predominantly come from?
Hmm...not dreams so much.
I get my ideas at the Ideal Idea Emporium. I have a loyalty card in fact, because I go there so often. My favourite part of the store is the Rant & Rage Section where I pick up ideas based on my most recent outraged feelings. I am particularly drawn to rants about the environment, human rights, racism, and equality for women. Now you must realize that these ideas are quite raw and need a fair bit of refinement to be usable.
A section of the store that I stay well clear of is Political Correctness Aisle. I find the ideas there quickly get stale and some even spoil altogether.
I can spend hours in the Eavesdrop Café where for the price of a cup of coffee I can linger and overhear lots of juicy conversations. I go there when I forget that not all people are like me and therefore my characters mustn't be too much like me either. I need some different views, quirky turns of phrase etc...
My all time favourite section is Zeitgeist. That aisle is very odd indeed. It is full of large stoppered bottles that you are invited to open and take whiffs from. Those scents springboard you into ideas that you might not have known were even available but when you get them, you must use them quickly as they very rapidly become known far and wide.
For poetry inspiration you can not beat the Forest Walk department. I go there when I'm depleted from rage (see above) and need to be reminded that nature heals and inspires.
Sometimes, when I'm really fed-up with my own monkey mind, I go to the Meditation department. You pay a small fee (which is the cost of feeling like if you are not actually typing you are not writing) sit down and settle your mind. When you aren't looking for ideas and in fact want to empty your mind - well, let's just say we are very contrary beasts we humans.
How about you? Where do you go to get your ideas?
9 comments:
I want to visit your emporium! Sadly, sometimes I visit one called” The Keep your Head in the Sand Emporium,” but that is only when I have spent too much time in the Rant and Rage Emporium. Today I am visiting the “Let’s See What this Beautiful Day will Bring Emporium.” I am especially fond of that one.
You're so funny. I loved your post. It was so creative. I hope you let visitors into your emporium sometime.
Haha! I love your Eavesdrop Cafe idea. Very clever. Gwen here, co-host for the IWSG.https://gwengardner.blogspot.com/
I like that emporium idea. I'd stay clear of that one aisle, too.
What a clever post! I think all of us need to accompany you on your next visit to the emporium! I'll even buy you a cup of coffee. Thanks for reminding us to use our imaginations and have fun with our writing.
Yes, clever! Is there a Blender aisle?
Thanks for the entertaining take on the question!
Hi,
I love how you answered the question. I am laughing because I've been there too.
All the best.
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