Ask the Author: Wesley Thomas
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Wesley Thomas
A relentless tapping came from outside, breaking through the barrages of fierce wind. He assumed it was a pesky branch knocking a window, until he noticed a body swinging from a noose, thudding against the wall.
Wesley Thomas
Odd Thomas and Stormy Lewellyn from Dean Koontz' Odd Thomas series. Firstly, I love the characters as individuals. They are cute but dorky, charming but strange. I fell in love with both of them.
Wesley Thomas
I surround myself in culture, I soak up my atmosphere, and binge on as many books, movies, and documentaries that I have time for. Other exercises are listening to music. Go away, sit or lay down, and put on some music. Any type, but I find trance music has a profound effect on us and lets our creativity flow. I have produced many ideas from this activity.
Wesley Thomas
Waking up everyday and getting excited about going to work, even though it's in my home office.
Wesley Thomas
Persistence, dedication, motivation, creativity, humility.
Take on board all criticism.
Read as much as you write, and read widely.
Never give up, simply come up with a plan B.
Edit, edit, edit.
Market well.
Be a perfectionist.
Write what you desire, don't write to sell, well not just to sell.
Take on board all criticism.
Read as much as you write, and read widely.
Never give up, simply come up with a plan B.
Edit, edit, edit.
Market well.
Be a perfectionist.
Write what you desire, don't write to sell, well not just to sell.
Wesley Thomas
I am currently working on book two in the frightful tales series, 'He's Watching Me'. Along with my upcoming horror/mystery/conspiracy novel due for release late 2015.
Wesley Thomas
Have you ever had one of those days where you feel your muse has abandoned you? Your fingers are twitching to type, and brain is ready and willing to visualize the words you write. But there is just one problem, you don't have any inspiration. You have motivation, which is half the battle, but you don't have any ideas that you feel are fresh, new, innovative, and that will break new ground.
I am very fortunate that this rarely happens to me as I surround myself in culture, I soak up my atmosphere, and binge on as many books, movies, and documentaries that I have time for. I am passing on my helpful tips to aid writers in their search for inspiration.
So firstly, depending on what genre you write in, watch movies of that same genre. I write horror fiction, so every night, or at the very least, every other night, I watch a horror movie, or a series. These feature characters, situations, ideas, concepts, events, plot twists. All of which can make ideas explode in your mind. You may take a tiny segment from something you have watched that sprouts a concept that really has nothing to do with its origin when it's finished.
The more obvious one is read what you write. I was appalled to read an online blog this year that states only 45% of writers, read in their own genre. This is staggering, you need to read inside your genre, it helps you grow as a writer, learn from their mistakes, and learn from their achievements. Also, to keep an eye on the competition and what is current, what people are reading in your genre, and what authors are writing. You don't want two of the same novel!
Other exercises are listening to music. Go away, sit or lay down, and put on some music. Any type, but I find trance music has a profound effect on us and lets our creativity flow. I have produced many ideas from this activity.
Next we have to go for a walk, or run. Great exercise, but it also is good for mental health, as well as giving your brain a rest. This means that ideas are likely to randomly pop into your head. Don't focus on conceiving an idea, concentrate on running, and be careful near the roads! And the human mind will start to wander. OR even better, something you see may trigger a potential book, so be aware of your surroundings people!
One of my favourites is to just take a break. Get away from your computer, give your body and mind a rest, and just lay down, or sit outside in the sun, and these are the times when you are blessed with book concepts.
Need more? Okay. Try scrolling through pins on Pinterest, that is also excellent. Read documentaries, check out newspapers, go to local art galleries and let the artwork pull out your creative nature, and so on.
One thing I must say is don't be discouraged that all you are doing is copying or mimicking, and well.... you can't as that is copyright. But.... an interesting article or picture could transpire to something completely different than the stimuli by which it came from.
Stay positive, think outside the box!
I am very fortunate that this rarely happens to me as I surround myself in culture, I soak up my atmosphere, and binge on as many books, movies, and documentaries that I have time for. I am passing on my helpful tips to aid writers in their search for inspiration.
So firstly, depending on what genre you write in, watch movies of that same genre. I write horror fiction, so every night, or at the very least, every other night, I watch a horror movie, or a series. These feature characters, situations, ideas, concepts, events, plot twists. All of which can make ideas explode in your mind. You may take a tiny segment from something you have watched that sprouts a concept that really has nothing to do with its origin when it's finished.
The more obvious one is read what you write. I was appalled to read an online blog this year that states only 45% of writers, read in their own genre. This is staggering, you need to read inside your genre, it helps you grow as a writer, learn from their mistakes, and learn from their achievements. Also, to keep an eye on the competition and what is current, what people are reading in your genre, and what authors are writing. You don't want two of the same novel!
Other exercises are listening to music. Go away, sit or lay down, and put on some music. Any type, but I find trance music has a profound effect on us and lets our creativity flow. I have produced many ideas from this activity.
Next we have to go for a walk, or run. Great exercise, but it also is good for mental health, as well as giving your brain a rest. This means that ideas are likely to randomly pop into your head. Don't focus on conceiving an idea, concentrate on running, and be careful near the roads! And the human mind will start to wander. OR even better, something you see may trigger a potential book, so be aware of your surroundings people!
One of my favourites is to just take a break. Get away from your computer, give your body and mind a rest, and just lay down, or sit outside in the sun, and these are the times when you are blessed with book concepts.
Need more? Okay. Try scrolling through pins on Pinterest, that is also excellent. Read documentaries, check out newspapers, go to local art galleries and let the artwork pull out your creative nature, and so on.
One thing I must say is don't be discouraged that all you are doing is copying or mimicking, and well.... you can't as that is copyright. But.... an interesting article or picture could transpire to something completely different than the stimuli by which it came from.
Stay positive, think outside the box!
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