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Creating A Seminal Image
One has to first create a seminal image and use it as the main pillar to build an entire world around it. This is a tricky part as there can be several such images (or imagination keystones) that become the centre of the entire narrative.
Once we figure out a seminal image to anchor on, we can then construct a story narrative and begin to build our world.
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The Rhythm Of Words
- The structure of our writing often sets the pace for the reader.
- Short, snappy words pedal fast movement, indicating intense action and speed.
- Lengthy descriptions keep the speed slow, putting the reader in a comfort zone.
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Creative Work Is Ambiguous
Authentic creativity has the power to be reinterpreted and reinvented by the reader. They offer an enticing ambiguity, a place where the reader can be friends with the characters and feel like spending more time inside.
A good creative work is like a mirror, reflecting the...
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Don’t Expect Random Inspiration
Sometimes flashes of ideas can come out of nowhere, but normally, creating a whole world requires a long and slow intake of relevant material.
A lot of contextual information is required for creative writing, which only comes from reading and observing the world.
Instead o...
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Create A World For Your Story
Everything has to be written while keeping your ‘story world’ in mind, a place having consistent rules and logic, and making sense to the reader.
We can sketch fictional maps and diagrams about your world, helping us construct it in front of our eyes while aiding the flow of creativity.
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Deliberate Constraints
While it may look paradoxical, constraints lead to a better, faster and more creative output, making it easier to sprout new ideas.
Certain plot points, like the lead character having to reach somewhere at a particular time, or a character getting eliminated, can lead to m...
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Parallel Worlds Of Imagination
- Shared imagination lets us deepen our relationships and can lead to world-changing inventions.
- Imagination helps build our ‘lived’ time, as we build a lifeworld which is different from what our actual reality is.
- Many people build comprehensive parallel worlds
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