Before I get to today’s blog…
Thinking about doing more with your writing? Why not join me in Paris June 2-7 for my Masterclass in Screenwriting? Come be part of a dynamic community of writers and literary agents to learn, to write, to network, to energize your literary goals—and just to have fun in the City of Light!
The Paris Writers Workshop is the longest running literary program of its kind. This program offers 6 masterclasses by renowned authors, each a specialist in their field—and I’ll be teaching the Screenwriting Masterclass—in English, of course.
The workshop will be held at Columbia University’s beautiful Reid Hall campus in the heart of literary Paris—Montparnasse.
Registration is now open: https://wice-paris.org/paris-writers- workshop
We’ll have a great time getting your story ideas off the ground!!
Three weeks ago I made October “Challenge Month” and we’re now heading to the home stretch in this month full of challenges. If you’re just joining us, we’re working on challenges that can help us grow as writers.
Last week you went to a place, a location that you felt could inspire you to create a story, and you observed. You disappeared into the scene, you avoided contact with others, you took pictures and notes, and then you took a break—I encouraged you to take a walk before arriving at this fourth challenge.
Today you get to write—and not just notes, you get to brainstorm ideas. I did it myself this morning and here’s what I got…
I went to Boston Common, a large park in the middle of Boston. I saw many things that could inspire stories and took notes on them. Here’s some of the stories that were inspired by my hour in the park:
Take some time while you’re still in your chosen location to brainstorm. And you don’t have to come up with fully realized stories—just the impetus for each story. And jot down as many as you can—10 at least—then buy yourself an ice cream cone or a cappuccino and smile with satisfaction at a job well done.
We’ll get to the final installment in our 5-part challenge next week!
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22Oct17