Sean Elliot Russell
It starts with one idea for me, usually. Then I start to expound on it to see if it could be a full story or novel. Some ideas don't go far. Others become the genesis for a new project.
Being a visual person (and heavily influenced by films), I sometimes find ideas from scenes or scenarios. My books generally, I think, have a strong visual aspect.
Sometimes reading a book will spur a what if thought that later becomes a story idea.
And sometimes watching people around me begin my creative thinking. I saw a man on the train--such a curious fellow. And I'm starting to think he'll be the next character for my next book. His look, his clothing, his size--struck something inside me. I wanted to write about him.
Being a visual person (and heavily influenced by films), I sometimes find ideas from scenes or scenarios. My books generally, I think, have a strong visual aspect.
Sometimes reading a book will spur a what if thought that later becomes a story idea.
And sometimes watching people around me begin my creative thinking. I saw a man on the train--such a curious fellow. And I'm starting to think he'll be the next character for my next book. His look, his clothing, his size--struck something inside me. I wanted to write about him.
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Would love to read "The Jesus Boy" and review it. Epub format or hard copy?
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