Poems Make the Best Movies

I love reading poems.  They bring a different light to the life and details on earth.  This provides a high quality movie, engaging the audience.  When I checked, I found that some of my favorite movies are based on poems.  I did not know this was possible before now!  Once again my favorite genres and hobbies are brought together.  One of my favorites, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, originated from the poem of the same name by Paul Dukas.  Some others are Braveheart based on the poem The Actes and Deidis of the Illustre and Vallyeant Campioun Schir William Wallace by Blind Harry, and Beowulf by an unknown author.

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What Inspires the Writer in Me- Comic Books

Comic books are just like watching a story unfold in front of you.  I have fun reading comics.  They are great entertainment.  Just the other day I had this dramatic scene unfold in front of me.  I had spilt my coffee, and was on my way to a meeting.  No, not really, but I am sure there are a lot of you that can relate to that in some way.  Just like that, a comic book can relieve a days stress.  It can also allow you to escape to a whole new world to get your mind off of things.  So, that is exactly what inspires me.  When I have rough days I am inspired to have something ready to get people in a similar situation to enjoy what I have to share.

Fantasy Books Make the Best Movies

Fantasy books bring out the most unique perspectives of every story.  It is not surprising that they make unforgettable movies.  One of my favorite fantasy books made into a movie is The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis.  The book series made the movie series of the same name.  Other popular fantasy movies based on books are Game of Thrones based on the book A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin, Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling, and Alice in Wonderland based on the book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.

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What Inspires the Writer in Me-Children's Books

Children's books are probably one of the most fun topics for me to write about.  Brightening up childrens lives is something that inspires me to write a children's book.  Some of the most simplest concepts, like baking cookies, can make the best children's book.  I get inspired to write a book for children by thinking of simple and good things that are fun.  I also think of what was fun to me as a child.  A child sees so many things.  Most of them remain unoticed to adults.  Because of this, some of the biggest changes come from things that remain unseen.  Small things, like baking cookies, can make all the difference to a child.  You can bring this out in a book.

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Writing Ideas- Activities For Your Book

     It's never too late to get to know your character.  If you're having trouble writing, your time could be better spent catching up with these guys.  That's why I say, I love it when I have writer's block, because it gives me an excuse to slack off, in a good way.  One comical way to do this, is to put the characters in a group.  I choose a plain room, with dim lights and a circle of chairs, with one chair for you.


     Record what order everyone is sitting in and have everyone introduce themselves, starting with you.  Think about what everyone's body language looks like, what they are feeling; thinking, and what they think of you.  Ask yourself, who knows each other already, when is this taking place in respect to my novel, did some of them have to change their schedule to be here, and depending on the time it takes place, would meeting each other today somehow change their relationships and the outcomes that are featured in the book?

The Power to Write- Get Inspired

     Authors that put their time into their work and love what they write should be proud.  Not everyone can say they wrote it to their liking.  If you start to feel uneasy about the quality of your novel, i.e. its selling potential, just look at some of your works that you were happy with.

     Every author is filled with emotions when they write something they're happy with.  Think about how you felt when you wrote that piece.  What inspired you to write that book?  Or- think about a part of your book that you are particularly fond of.  I like to capture that feeling, even write about it.  It's inspiration.

Writing Ideas- Activities for Your Book

     What if everything you wrote was trash?  (Raising of hands.  Murmurs, "That's happened to me before.")  Okay, that's horrible to call any writing trash, I know, but us writers set such high expectations for our work that sometimes that's exactly how we feel.  High expectations are great; don't get me wrong, but often the expectation of 'better work' puts us in a block.  Here's a helpful tip: don't always force your writing to work.


     I always think, this isn't good enough!  But I think that is partly due to my insisting that it should be.  So I create a trash book.  Yes, - a trash book.  I write on my trash book, knowing that whatever comes out is trash anyways, and actually end up using the material a lot of the time.  I do love my trash book! : )