Brainstorming for Writers Question Title * 1. As a writer, have you ever been asked where you get your ideas? Yes No (This field added in case you want to elaborate!) OK Question Title * 2. How often? All the time Often Occasionally Seldom Never OK Question Title * 3. Okay, well, where do you get your ideas? Select all that apply. I have no idea! They just come to me. They're often inspired by things I see or hear. I actively work to come up with them. Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 4. When you have an idea you're excited about, what do you do with it? Select all that apply. Hope it goes away soon, because who has time? Write it down and let it percolate. Wonder if it will work. Start trying to figure out how to make it work. Start writing and see where it takes me. All of the above. None of the above. OK Question Title * 5. Anything you'd like to add on what you do when you get an idea? OK Question Title * 6. Do you ever use brainstorming in your writing? Often Sometimes Seldom Never OK Question Title * 7. If yes, what do you use it for? Select all that apply. Premises or story ideas Plot development / plot problems Book titles Specific details Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 8. If no, why not? Not sure how to go about it Not sure how it applies to writing Doesn't seem helpful Don't have the time Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 9. If you do brainstorm, how do you go about it? OK Question Title * 10. Last question — and thank you so much for participating: What suggestions would you give other writers on how to come up with ideas? OK DONE