idea for you to mull over and in the end come up with a formula that works for you.
look for intense moments from your life (or someone else’s): this can be a tough one depending on the situation. some events in life are better left in the past, but some of them can make for a great scene, short story, or book.
ask questions: get out a sheet of paper and a pencil. i like pencils because they seem to be more connected with the paper. plus, pens are too permanent – you can erase pencil. getting back to your paper…. when a question pops into your mind write it down. 