Ask the Author: Sean J. Leith
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Sean J. Leith
I go to multiple mediums of media. I read books, play video games, watch movies, and I pay attention to the narrative elements they use, worldbuilding pieces, and try to figure out what new world elements I can create. Most of my inspiration starts from a character, rather than world elements, however.
Sean J. Leith
One big thing I will do is, if I'm unsure of a landmass or haven't quite figured out the story, I'll draw a random nation/continent. i throw some dots on there with random city names, put lines for roads, put some mountains or forests, and so on. It's completely random, but I've had this method work several times for inspiring a character's journey, their story, culture, and more!
Sean J. Leith
I'm working on two things at the moment (in addition to completing my thesis...): First is the second part of "The Origins of Life and Death," and another is a YA space opera. Can't give names yet!
Sean J. Leith
A few things!
1. Choose an idea and stick to it! Many stop after 10-30k words due to the lost spark or a new idea. Try to bring new life into the story with new characters, storylines, or use the new ideas to re-light the fire.
2. Know when it's good enough. Nothing is perfect, so you have to realize when it's time to submit and publish!
3. Get others to read it, especially those who you know read the genre, and who have both a supportive and critical mindset.
4. Chances are, the first draft is going to be garbo, and that's okay. If it's amazing, you're some sort of savant.
1. Choose an idea and stick to it! Many stop after 10-30k words due to the lost spark or a new idea. Try to bring new life into the story with new characters, storylines, or use the new ideas to re-light the fire.
2. Know when it's good enough. Nothing is perfect, so you have to realize when it's time to submit and publish!
3. Get others to read it, especially those who you know read the genre, and who have both a supportive and critical mindset.
4. Chances are, the first draft is going to be garbo, and that's okay. If it's amazing, you're some sort of savant.
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