The thread about Tolkien reminded me of Andrew Hussie’s writing process. Start by writing cool scenes, including any elements you like. A talking tree? Okay. Then worry about connecting it with the story. The talking tree comes from an ancient forest and so on. And if you’re good, the finished story will feel like it always needed a talking tree.
I’d be really interested in a similar breakdown of JK Rowling’s writing process, because she’s another author with a limitless “toybox”.
The thread about Tolkien reminded me of Andrew Hussie’s writing process. Start by writing cool scenes, including any elements you like. A talking tree? Okay. Then worry about connecting it with the story. The talking tree comes from an ancient forest and so on. And if you’re good, the finished story will feel like it always needed a talking tree.
I’d be really interested in a similar breakdown of JK Rowling’s writing process, because she’s another author with a limitless “toybox”.