Developing+Ideas

__ DEVELOPING IDEAS __

Many writers describe their initial idea for a story as a kernel or a seed.

The writing goal is to grow that seed into a tree. We do this by developing our idea/s. Your writing begins with a basic idea about a plot, a setting, a scene, and/or a character or characters. This beginning idea in your head needs to be developed to become an interesting and logical written story. How do you then develop that basic idea? Build your sentences with vivid descriptions and details. __ Think about:  __ The Past: Plot and character background, character memories The Future: Characters’ hopes, dreams, what might happen or will likely happen due to the movement of the plot The Present: a)  Describe events, places, and people as they occur: what are they like, what happens, etc?     b)   Use your senses: what do characters see, hear, smell, taste and touch and feel in other ways? c)  Thoughts and feelings: what are different characters thinking, feeling?     d)   Dialogue: describe and show interactions between people and the consequences that develop from those interactions