I often find I'm most motivated to create when I'm procrastinating editing other stories. But it has resulted in some amazing ideas and fleshing out of plot points I couldn't figure out previously.
Oh absolutely. This is why I use flash fiction/poetry as a 'quick fix' for the creativity urge while I'm deep in another project. So long as you can acknowledge what you're doing/what you need and return to the edit afterwards, maybe that's just how your brain needs to warm up?
I love seeing what unexpected ideas come out of this exercise. Or what our subconscious is really crying out for. Plus, it's a nice run-up to Halloween!
I spent 5 minutes word vomiting ideas, and the one I decided to tackle this morning is something I've been curious about for a while. I'm going to have a conversation with AI about writing, and then depending on how it turns out, rewrite it into a more interesting conversation or try to turn it into some kind or story, or who knows? Maybe if the AI says anything of interest, I'll keep it in. I'm curious to see if it will get existential or philosophical with me, or if it will only be practical. We'll see!
I'm not sure there's anything there for a story just yet. It was interesting. Biggest takeaway was how it kept the conversation going, always ending with a question back to me... Potential for creating a monster whose goal is just to keep your attention forever... but something will come of it eventually, I'm sure.
Now that is an excellent template for a brand new story monster...
I'm a big believer in letting ideas just *sit* (once you've done all the exploring you can at this point). And then one day when you're doing laundry you'll randomly have an epiphany.
I am procrastinating writing a comment about an exciting idea.
hahaha this month is for you
Oh, I could stretch it out a bit more...
I often find I'm most motivated to create when I'm procrastinating editing other stories. But it has resulted in some amazing ideas and fleshing out of plot points I couldn't figure out previously.
Oh absolutely. This is why I use flash fiction/poetry as a 'quick fix' for the creativity urge while I'm deep in another project. So long as you can acknowledge what you're doing/what you need and return to the edit afterwards, maybe that's just how your brain needs to warm up?
I tend to write poetry and non-fiction but I landed on horror fiction as some sort of therapeutic manifestation of my very worst fears. Who knew??
I love seeing what unexpected ideas come out of this exercise. Or what our subconscious is really crying out for. Plus, it's a nice run-up to Halloween!
This is brilliant actually. Like if you're going to be in existential dread at least you get to benefit from it
I spent 5 minutes word vomiting ideas, and the one I decided to tackle this morning is something I've been curious about for a while. I'm going to have a conversation with AI about writing, and then depending on how it turns out, rewrite it into a more interesting conversation or try to turn it into some kind or story, or who knows? Maybe if the AI says anything of interest, I'll keep it in. I'm curious to see if it will get existential or philosophical with me, or if it will only be practical. We'll see!
Follow the curiosity! How did you get on with the exploration?
I'm not sure there's anything there for a story just yet. It was interesting. Biggest takeaway was how it kept the conversation going, always ending with a question back to me... Potential for creating a monster whose goal is just to keep your attention forever... but something will come of it eventually, I'm sure.
Now that is an excellent template for a brand new story monster...
I'm a big believer in letting ideas just *sit* (once you've done all the exploring you can at this point). And then one day when you're doing laundry you'll randomly have an epiphany.