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Story Grid Writing Podcast

Where do great story ideas come from?

Feb 3, 2016
Exploring the source of story ideas, drawing from personal experiences, the power of niche writing, understanding intuition in creativity, innate critical judgment in evaluating stories, and the process of creating a global story bible for a TV season.
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Quick takeaways

  • Using personal experiences as a source of inspiration enhances the authenticity and engagement of narratives.
  • Combining personal expertise and analytical research enables the creation of realistic and multi-dimensional characters.

Deep dives

Finding Inspiration in Personal Experience

This episode explores where good book ideas come from and emphasizes the importance of using personal experiences as a source of inspiration. The discussion takes a look at how well-known authors like Philip Roth and Tom Wolfe turned their personal challenges and unique perspectives into compelling stories. They show that by looking inward and finding moments that resonate with them, writers can create narratives that are both authentic and engaging. The episode emphasizes the significance of trusting one's own instincts and using specific, personal experiences to bring depth and truthfulness to storytelling.

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