Fiction is a story that a writer cooks up based on his imagination. You can see fictional work all around you when it comes to books, movies, plays and opera. Fictional stories have characters, plots, sub-plots, setting for each plot and sub-plot, along with the writer's own style of writing. This form of writing is considered to be creative writing where a writer creates a story using his or her creativity and imagination.
However, where do the writers get their ideas? Whether it is a professional writer or a first time writer, trying to get an idea for a story can be quite a task. But even a small idea is enough for a writer to weave a web of fiction.
The most important quality that a fiction writer should possess is an inquisitive mind. He or she should be always asking question about what they see, hear or experience. This helps the writer to get ideas from his or her own environment and surroundings.
However, first time fiction writers may need some help. So, here are tips on how to get brilliant story ideas to write a bestseller.
• Personal life of a writer is the best source for getting an idea for a story. Most of our lives are dull and boring. However, a fiction writer has to remember that he use his imagination. Therefore, even a humorous incident or an emotional one can be used as a basis for writing a story.
Of course, it is not necessary that the story has to follow what happened in the writer's life. Instead the writer should concentrate on taking the basic idea from his life and then using his creativity and imagination to write an entire story. You can even base the characters of your story on real
life characters.
• Newspapers are also good source of getting ideas as they contain so many incidents and events that can be used. You can use the incidents of reported murders, marital discord, or anything else you read about. Once you have the basic idea, you can then spend some time
delving deeper to come up with a more cohesive plot.
• Dreams are part of everyone's life. Our dreams can be outrageous and too far-fetched, but they can make outstanding stories when crafted properly. Make sure you always keep a notepad next to your bed so that you can make a note of
your dreams. Sometimes, your scribbling will seem a big mess, but you should keep them. You never know when you can use anything you jot down for a story.
• Books can also be used to get ideas. One fictional work can give birth to another fictional work. Why not? For example, you read
a book on World War II, and then get an idea to write about a soldier who is reminiscing about the war while lying fatally wounded on the battlefield.
