EPISODE · Oct 12, 2017 · 9 MIN
TAP002, How to Come Up with Great Story Ideas
from The Authorpreneur Podcast - Writing & Self Publishing Tips · host Amelia D. Hay
Send us Fan MailDo you dream of writing a novel but don't know where to start because you believe that you don't have any great story ideas? If so, then this episode is for you. First of all, I want you to know that you're not alone. Often, when you first start out in your writing career, you can fall prey to comparison syndrome, where you start comparing yourself to other writers and authors. It's natural to fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others, but what you're doing is comparing your behind-the-scenes to someone else's highlight reel. What you're not seeing are those days when your favourite author struggles to come up with an idea for their next book. Everyone struggles with this. So, how do you come up with great story ideas for your book? Tools & ResourcesCheck out the Show Notes | authorpreneurpodcast.com/great-story-ideas/You need to change: how to create great writing habits | authorpreneurpodcast.com/create-great-writing-habits/Ask a Question on Writing | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/Your Questions Answered | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/Want podcast episode updates sent straight to your inbox? | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/tap/Affordable premade book covers | https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/ **Be on the Podcast | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/interview/Host Your Author Website with SiteGround ⇢ https://www.siteground.com/go/authorpreneur * My BooksMy Short Story, the Lawn | https://dl.bookfunnel.com/wi5nh80cx4The Candidate | https://books2read.com/the-candidateSuspicion | https://books2read.com/suspicionDuplicity | https://books2read.com/duplicity-adhay/The Locked Room | https://books2read.com/locked-room Support the showConnect with me on Social MediaDiscord: https://discord.gg/HZX7HZBQUfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorpreneurpodcast/X: https://twitter.com/writeradhayYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/authoradhay/Merch Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/WriterADHay/shop* This is a service or product offered by me** My bookish merchandise store
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Send us Fan Mail Do you dream of writing a novel but don't know where to start because you believe that you don't have any great story ideas? If so, then this episode is for you. First of all, I want you to know that you're not alone. Often, when you first start out in your writing career, you can fall prey to comparison syndrome, where you start comparing yourself to other writers and authors. It's natural to fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others, but what you're doing is...
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