G.W. Prouse
When the first ember of an idea comes to me, I begin with creating a music playlist with the vibes of the themes and setting of the story. From there, I create a moldboard on Pinterest that gets the ideas started and that ember comes more to life. Not only do I need the visuals, audio, but I also need a scent so I find a candle that I usually will burn while I am writing and editing. Once all three things are settled, then the storytelling begins and the flames turn into a wildfire. The editing phase is when I start to control the blaze and turn the inferno into a controlled burn (can you tell my partner is a firefighter yet?). Obviously the senses are a huge inspiration for me and my stories.
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