How to Write Best-Selling Fiction Season 1 Episode 3 Developing Ideas

  • TV-PG
  • March 29, 2019
  • 30 min

In season 1 episode 3 of "How to Write Best-Selling Fiction," viewers are taken on a journey of idea development. The episode starts with the host introducing the importance of ideation and its role in the creation of best-selling fiction. The enthusiastic host encourages viewers to start thinking outside of the box and let their imaginations run wild.

The episode progresses with various segments on common sources of inspiration, including real-life events, personal experiences, and current affairs. The host provides a detailed insight into how these events can be turned into unique storylines and explores different ways of incorporating them into fiction.

Throughout the episode, the host highlights how vital it is for writers to pick organic and genuine ideas that come from personal experiences or emotions, as this emotional depth makes stories more relatable, engaging and, often, professional.

The host then elaborates on brainstorming and other forms of idea generation, encouraging the audience to diversify their sources of inspiration to help prevent a lack of originality in their stories. He touches on how writing prompts and themes from classic literature can form a great foundation for new ideas and calls on viewers to experiment with various formats and approaches.

Towards the latter half of the episode, the host introduces various techniques that fiction authors can leverage to help them develop their story's idea more efficiently. One of the most interesting ways presented is by using the 'What if' technique - a process where authors ask themselves a simple 'what if' question about their story, which piques their curiosity and prompts new and innovative ideas.

There is much more to cover, and the host uses this episode to continue discussions on the elements necessary for developing best-selling fiction. The host also goes into detail about the importance of planning and brainstorming through the initial stages of an author's writing process. He elaborates on how authors can bring structure and coherence to their stories using visualization techniques, character development, keyword mapping and other brainstorming tactics, all of which help writers get into the right creative frame of mindby linking concepts, ideas and cultural phenomenons/expressions to characters and situations.

Towards the end of the episode, viewers are introduced to some of the newer trends in the industry and how they are shaping the current market and audience expectations. The host touches on how the audience is evolving, with more anime-styled visuals, social media influence, and voice-actor narrations becoming commonplace and how these all affect a writer's creative and conceptional choices

In conclusion, "How to Write Best-Selling Fiction" season 1 episode 3 is jam-packed with valuable information on how to develop unique and innovative ideas for best-selling fiction. Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting, there is something here for every aspiring writer who wants to turn their creativity and passion into a career. The episode is laced with valuable tips, helpful insights into the tools and techniques for story ideation and a behind-the-scenes look at the current creative landscape.

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  • First Aired
    March 29, 2019
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    30 min
  • Language
    English