This list focuses on thriller plot ideas and crime stories, but many of the ideas could be also used in other genres, such as mystery, fantasy, science fiction, and romantic suspense. I thought of these as writing prompts for adults, but I’ve learned that some teenage writers have used them, too! [AdSense-B] I had a lot of fun making this
Category: Writing Matters
After my first post about personality types in astrology, a writer friend told me that she thought most romance heroes were either Aries or Scorpio. I felt like there was at least some truth to this, and maybe we can branch out a little more. Every zodiac sign is good inspiration for a leading man or woman, whatever you’re writing.
Whether you believe in astrology or not, the personality types of zodiac signs have resonated with people for centuries, and that makes them interesting and useful for a writer. I don’t necessarily believe in it, but then again, I do fit Aquarius very well, so who knows? For these posts, I’m focusing on the most commonly discussed attributes for each zodiac
Romance story ideas should be based in conflict. Like Shakespeare said, “The course of true love never did run smooth.” Obstacles give your characters the chance to change and grow as people, and to prove how much they really do love each other. It also gives them interesting things to do! This is really a romance plot generator in list
I think “writer’s block” is a catch-all term for a lot of different ways we can get stuck with our writing. When you identify exactly what a problem is, you have a better chance of overcoming it. See if any of these sound familiar to you!
I love making soundtracks to books! The right music can immerse me in a whole other world. Whether I’m reading an epic fantasy, a historical novel, or a gritty thriller, a playlist can add to the escapism. And when I’m writing, it keeps me focused and inspires me. Have you tried this? You might like it! I mentioned before that
I created this list of ways to describe people because physical description, when done well, helps the readers see characters in their minds. But sometimes when you’re in the middle of writing, it can be hard to think of physical adjectives and distinguishing features for characters. I find that describing facial features can be especially tricky! This long list