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IT’S ALL ABOUT . . . MINING IDEAS IN MAY!

11 may 2026

This May, mine for ideas in your own life and in the history of your family or friends. These can be wonderful starting points for story sparks. Here are some...

IT’S ALL ABOUT . . . ARRANGING IDEAS IN APRIL!

19 abr 2026

This April, arrange your ideas so they are organized and ready to fit into your manuscripts. Here are some tips to get started:

IT’S ALL ABOUT . . . MAPPING IDEAS IN MARCH!

19 mar 2026

This March, make a map of your ideas to help evaluate their marketing potential before you write the full-blown story manuscript. Here are some tips to get started:

IT’S ALL ABOUT . . . FINDING IDEAS IN FEBRUARY!

10 feb 2026

This February, make a special effort to find as many ideas as you can. If you are wondering where to locate possible topics, try these locations:

IT’S ALL ABOUT . . . DREAMING OF IDEAS IN DECEMBER!

15 dic 2025

It’s the end of the year – goodbye 2025 and hello 2026! This month, take stock of your ideas for the past twelve months, and dream about all your ideas...

IT’S ALL ABOUT . . . FALLING FOR IDEAS IN SEPTEMBER!

9 sept 2025

Where I live in New York, Autumn starts in September. This is the perfect month to fall for ideas. Here are a few prompts to get you started:

IT’S ALL ABOUT . . . SHINY IDEAS IN JUNE!

2 jun 2025

In the Northern Hemisphere where I live, the month of June signifies the start of summer. This year, June 20 will be the official summer solstice, the longest day of...

IT’S ALL ABOUT . . . FLOWERING IDEAS IN MAY!

12 may 2025

Last month, I encouraged everyone to find ideas using the phrase “April Showers Bring May Flowers.” So this month - May - enjoy and appreciate the beautiful flowers that are...

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