Plot Brainstorming and Help Post #1

[alison-sky.livejournal.com]

Ok, so over 50% of the group has stated that they would like the plot helping post once a week, while the rest wanted it daily, or have no idea what a plot is supposed to be.

I'm one of that last group!

Anyway, a few comments caught my attention, and so here's what I figure. I'll do one on Monday for the week, and then another one on Friday for the weekends. That way people who will end up doing most of their writing on weekends because working 9-5 M-F jobs SUCK during NaNo... will not get lost in the Monday posts.

That's going to be the best I can think of. And when I get around to updating the profile this week, all the posts will have the tag "2007: plot help" (just like this one)

Just so you can click on the tag and find the last one.

I will also make sure that I remember to link the TAG in the word count / snipit posts come November. If I forget, PLEASE someone comment with the reminder or link so that people can find it.

Help me help you... and I won't be insane by November 30th.... well... more than I already am.


So here you go! You asked, and I deliver! Got a plot that you need help with? Need a plot? Step up and comment and let the community help.... if you dare.

Comments

[verity-viridian.livejournal.com]

Go out to some public place: Mall, grocery store, cafe, park, zoo, etc and just look around. There's all sorts of unusual people out there. Pick a few out and see if you can think of any plot ideas about their "character" by what you can see of them.

Another fun thing to do is to google random words and see what comes up. It doesn't always work but sometimes you find out new information that can help spark plot.