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Brainstorming for Writers
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!)
2.
How often?
All the time
Often
Occasionally
Seldom
Never
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)
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.
5.
Anything you'd like to add on what you do when you get an idea?
6.
Do you ever use brainstorming in your writing?
Often
Sometimes
Seldom
Never
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)
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)
9.
If you do brainstorm, how do you go about it?
10.
Last question — and thank you so much for participating: What suggestions would you give other writers on how to come up with ideas?
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