One thing I find is that if I take two weak ideas and throw them both into the same story, I often end up with something much better than either by themselves. That might be worth a try.

Start with a theme. What do you feel strongly about? Then come up with different scenes that illustrate that issue. Create two characters to take opposite sides of the issue, they can be friends who debate or they can be good guy and bad guy. String it all together with some additional scenes to form a narrative. If you have something the rough draft will write itself, if not, start over.

RJSchwarz
San Diego, CA

Thanks guys 😀 I really appreciate your help. It definitely helps, I think what I need is structure. I become overwhelmed by the thought of having to write a story. I should be breaking it down into a structure, like you mentioned RJSchwartz. I'll give it a whirl!

all those stories you reject because you think they're weak can become something big. if you work with them carefully.

any story, no matter how simple it sounds can be a great story if you take your time to give it a good theme(s), interesting and memorable characters. interesting turns and twists give your story a lot of value too.

just start working with what you got and try to make it the best you can out of it.

good luck.

inspiration doesn't come while thinking about writing, it comes DURING the writing. sit at a laptop/keyboard/with pad and pen, etc... and actually write. eventually something will come.

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