Writing Tip: Use the News
“Most of us encounter the news every day, whether itâs through television, radio, newsprint, or online. If youâre ever stuck for a writing idea, the daily headlines can be a great source of inspiration: typos, ambiguous grammar, and the juxtaposition of articles and photos can often yield hilarious and unexpected results. Keep a notebook with you to jot down these gems when you encounter them. Beyond that, there are scientific advances every day that seem like they are already out of the pages of a speculative fiction novelâuse them! Exaggerate them to the next logical stepâor several illogical steps beyond where things already are. Remember, in both news and fiction it is the human stories of tragedy and triumph that engage readers the most. Let the real stories inspire you and then spin them into fiction.”
By: Matthew J. Trafford
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