#novelinspo
You might still be stumped on what to write for your new project, whether for Camp NaNo or something else. Lucy Gould, a young writer, is here to offer 3 ways to get inspired.
Starting a new novel can be daunting, especially if you don’t know what to write about. Fortunately, inspiration can be found almost anywhere. Here are my top three ways to get inspired to write!
Go for a walk.
A 2014 Stanford study proved that walking boosts creative inspiration by 60%! Being surrounded by nature is a great way to inspire story elements like elaborate fantasy settings, peaceful nature scenes, or even developing a character personality. In fact, I came up with my favorite WIP by taking a walk.
If the weather doesn’t allow for walking outdoors, try going for a drive. If you can’t do that, walk around your house while keeping an eye out for your surroundings, whether that be a misplaced shoe or a crooked painting.
Try some writing prompts.
This tactic is fantastic for writers who struggle starting their novel. Writing prompts not only give you a plot outline, but it also gives you a starting point. You can find these on Pinterest, Instagram, Google, and plenty of other sites. Remember that your response to the prompts can be long or short, there is no word count! An alternative to writing prompts if you really don’t like them is to take a line from a book you like, or even just a line that interests you, and give it a completely different plot.
Narrate your life or the life of someone around you.
The less accurate you are the better. Walking down a hallway? No, now you are “slowly creeping down the hallway of a long forgotten castle, following the haunting calling from the past.” Not only does this method cure any boredom you might have, but it also activates mental descriptors and can give you some great novel material.
All in all, be aware of what is going on around you. But it is super important to not force inspiration. If you force yourself to write about the first thing that comes to mind, you won’t end up enjoying it. I hope this was helpful and happy writing!
Lucy G. is a teen writer whose debut novel is set to be published in Fall ‘22. She has a passion for all things bookish and loves connecting with fellow readers and writers. Lucy can be found in Eastern Massachusetts with her parents and her adorable cat, Lily, either curled up with a good book and a blanket or drinking her Starbucks and avoiding editing her book.
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