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Creative Writing – - A Picture Could Be Worth 100,000 Words
By Deb Gallardo
I’ve uncovered another excellent writer’s resource at Suite 101.com, from which today’s post is derived. Jennifer Jensen helps us to step back from photos and illustrations both literally and figuratively, for just the right amount of perspective, and what I call “idea marination,” to be inspired by them.
Pictures and paintings can stimulate your imagination,
leading to great fiction ideas.
by Jennifer Jensen
A photo recalls specific memories to the people who were there. An illustration captures a moment in a story. But if you look at them from a distance, they can be great story-starters for your fiction.
Fiction ideas from photos
Browse through someone else’s photo album for story ideas. (You’re probably too close to your own photos to disconnect from them)…
Story ideas from illustrations
Illustrations are very action oriented. Look at book jackets, magazines, children’s books, and graphic novels for… Read entire post »
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