This gem of a book goes throught the basic creative process in a fun way for children and adults alike.
1. GET IDEAS
Read. Learn. Ask questions and look for the answers. Observe. Invent. Record details. Journal. Doodle.
2. BRAINSTORMING
Once you have an idea, start brainstorming. I like lists but the suggestion of an idea web has led me to a few inspiring pages. At the beginning, no idea is a bad idea. Don't edit. Be creative. And don't forget to write them down!
3. RESEARCH
Go to the library. Do a web search. Look in books, magazines, newspapers and encyclopedias. Ask around. Interview someone. Do something. Listen to a podcast. Watch a video. TAKE NOTES! Photograph and sketch.
4. INVENT CHARACTERS
Be creative. Base it on someone or creat someone completely new. Make them seem real. Think about their TRAITS. Name them.
5. SETTING
WHERE AND WHEN
Think where your book could take place. Be creative! It may be inspired by the characters and where they usually reside, or maybe you will pick a place they don't usually live.
6. PLAN/BUILD your book. List what might be in your book and doodle. You can change anything at this point, but don't forget the things you think will be important. Think of the title. Consider the genre. Try different plans.
Think where your book could take place. Be creative! It may be inspired by the characters and where they usually reside, or maybe you will pick a place they don't usually live.
6. PLAN/BUILD your book. List what might be in your book and doodle. You can change anything at this point, but don't forget the things you think will be important. Think of the title. Consider the genre. Try different plans.
6. STORYBOARD
This helps plan the sequence of events. Draw a picture in each square, like a comic strip, and summarize the action.
In FICTION: It should include the PLOT, with a beginning, middle and end. Often the main character encounters a PROBLEM, and the story evolves with finding a SOLUTION.
In NON-FICTION: Write about the facts you found in research.
7. ROUGH SKETCHES
Begin with making the art for your book. Make simple line drawings of the characters and settings you plan to use.
8. TITLE
Find something that will make people want to read your book!
9. ROUGH DRAFT
Use your notes, lists and plans to write a first draft. Leave space for editing. Try to write quickly. Don't try and perfect at this stage. Have fun and experiment!
10. SHARE
Let a person or group look at your work. Keep an open mind, but don't change things unless you believe it makes your story better.
11. REVISE
Switch words around. Use lively language. Change general words for specific ones. Include interesting details. Brainstorm and research more if you need to.
12. EDIT
Fix your mistakes and finalize your story. Check your grammar and spelling.
Get someone to check your work too.
In FICTION: It should include the PLOT, with a beginning, middle and end. Often the main character encounters a PROBLEM, and the story evolves with finding a SOLUTION.
In NON-FICTION: Write about the facts you found in research.
7. ROUGH SKETCHES
Begin with making the art for your book. Make simple line drawings of the characters and settings you plan to use.
8. TITLE
Find something that will make people want to read your book!
9. ROUGH DRAFT
Use your notes, lists and plans to write a first draft. Leave space for editing. Try to write quickly. Don't try and perfect at this stage. Have fun and experiment!
10. SHARE
Let a person or group look at your work. Keep an open mind, but don't change things unless you believe it makes your story better.
11. REVISE
Switch words around. Use lively language. Change general words for specific ones. Include interesting details. Brainstorm and research more if you need to.
12. EDIT
Fix your mistakes and finalize your story. Check your grammar and spelling.
Get someone to check your work too.
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