So I'm Writing a Novel...

Ep3 Brainstorming Stories

Jun 28, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Fear of Clichés in Writing

  • Oliver Brackenbury shares his teenage fear of clichés stopped him from writing stories.
  • He learned to overcome this by embracing ideas that excited him without worrying too much about originality.
ADVICE

Use Excitement to Spark Creativity

  • Don’t stop at playing with familiar tropes; add your unique twist to avoid predictable stories.
  • Use what excites you as a foundation to fuel creativity and engagement.
ANECDOTE

Brainstorming Sword and Sorcery Stories

  • Oliver details brainstorming story ideas, including thief hijinks and a city resembling Lankhmar.
  • He draws inspiration from classic sword and sorcery tales and settings to design unique stories for his character Vo.
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