Many of the post I share on this website, including this one, is there to help me just as much as it is there to help you the reader. Recently I have discovered a trick, when it came to writing. Particularly getting a jump start with a story idea.

I initially came up with this when I was trying to brainstorm on a concept recently. Now bear in mind, this is nothing new and I’m certain that there are many authors out there who have discussed this topic. It’s just that this idea had been given new life for me. My story idea revolves around a bunch of Canine Anthromophs who were being sent into a battle they cannot win. In the story I wanted to focus on how each of these characters would justify their actions defending a society that regards them as an inferior race. Of course there are additional concept they would also be facing, such us death, the afterlife, the possibility of the lack their off, and any or no impact that they may have made on the world. It was kind of a morbid topic but I felt the idea was worth exploring. Though I felt it needed more. Something that could hold a story than a bunch of philosophical and introspective pursuits. Then I made a breakthrough.

I focused on a single character and tried to figure out what that character desired. What did that particular character wanted or hoped to obtain, get or achieve? Once I figured out what the character wanted, I needed to figure out what is stopping the character from obtaining it. And there you have it, the beginnings of the story. Keep in mind I am not abandoning my original concept, I just now have a good idea of where I can start it. Anyway I just wanted to share that thought?

Do you as an author, graphic novelist, etc. have develop ways of your own to jumpstart your writing and if you do. What is it? I encourage everyone to share his or her thoughts.

Warenn Argus Dog.