How to BRAINSTORM a Story Idea 💡

What’s up, my friend? Today we’re going all the way back to the basics: how to actually come up with a story idea. I’ve gotten quite a few questions that go something like this: “I want to write a book, but I have no idea what to write about!” That’s why in today’s video I’m breaking down my 5-step process + 3 bonus points that will 10x your inspiration!

Comment below and tell me: how do YOU come up with story ideas? After watching this video, do you have some new ideas sparking in your mind? 😉

________________________________
✨T I M E S T A M P S✨
0:00 Introduction
1:10 Step 1: Choose Your Genre
2:04 Step 2: Find Your Theme
2:59 Step 3: Meet Your Protagonist
4:56 Step 4: Describe Your Vibe
5:28 Step 5: Pick a Location
6:28 Combining Story Elements
7:30 Bonus Tip #1: Make an Aesthetic Board
8:30 Bonus Tip #2: Make a Playlist
9:40 Bonus Tip #3: Give it a Working Title
10:20 Recap

✨ V A L U A B L E R E S O U R C E S✨

❤️GET BONUS CONTENT + SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons

📚READ MY BOOKS: https://amzn.to/3Ivk0Gr

🖥️TAKE MY SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: https://makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener

✏️TAKE MY EDITING MASTERCLASS: https://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/edit-your-book-like-a-pro

💬TAKE MY BOOK BLURB MASTERCLASS: https://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/how-to-craft-a-bestseller-book-blurb
t
📓GET MY FREE WRITING TEMPLATES: https://abbieemmons.ck.page/make-your-story-matter

💵GET 20% OFF SCRIVENER – USE CODE “ABBIE” → https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=abbie26

🎤LISTEN TO MY PODCAST WITH MY SISTER: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kate-and-abbie-show

🎥 MY GEAR + WRITING TOOLS: https://abbieemmonsauthor.com/my-gear

🎵 I GET ALL MY MUSIC FROM EPIDEMIC SOUND… CLAIM YOUR 60-DAY FREE TRIAL HERE: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/v02bl3/

MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:

→ WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BORED

→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE

→ WRITERS REACT TO WRITERS IN MOVIES

→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHOD

✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: https://bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: https://bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter
patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons

Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com

✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.

Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!