Inspiration from the world’s creations

So you're making your own story, eh? Well, it sounds like you’ll need some help then, and now you may be thinking. Why would you need help with making a world? Many writers want their world to be unique and otherworldly, but some often struggle with finding ways to make their world interesting. Some manage to make a normal world more interesting by adding magic or supernatural elements, but often that’s enough to make the world interesting enough. The real world has plenty of inspiration if you know how to look for it.

Inspiration From Our Own Creations

Well, take inspiration from the real world; then, often books, films, and shows take their inspiration from the people and environment around us. Our own world has so much wonder and majesty that many people are unaware of it. Our oceans and forests have some of the most beautiful sights and curiosities, and many events in history can inspire our writing. For example, the movie Avatar showcases colourful environments and involves conflict. The planet Pandora on where much of the movie’s setting is, takes inspiration from the rainforests and oceans of our world, but on a much grander level. You can see that the reef and home of the Metkayina Clan is inspired by the Great Barrier Reef, and the jungle of the Omatikaya Clan can be from the many great rainforests of the Amazon or the Congo. The beauty of the nature of our own world can help us decide what the story looks like, but other things can also inspire us. Often, we have so many ideas that we are not sure what to do first. But having something already in our surroundings can help us have ideas that we can build upon.

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Connections From Our Own Situations

Conflict from real-life situations in life can be another source of inspiration. One example of the conflict between First Nations people and Europeans could have been taken as inspiration for the movie Avatar. Many wars and battles from our past can be seen as inspiration for conflicts, things like assassinations, battles for the thrones, old world vs new world and etc.Or perhaps you can make your conflict based on something that has happened to you personally, such as an argument between family or friends. Having some personal connections to your story may make it more likable and relatable to your readers and could help you significantly. 

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But not all great events and fantastical beauty need to inspire you; it can be something simple or complex, depending on what your goal is. Wars and Battles can be used as inspiration for a more complex situation, while more emotional arguments can be used for simpler work. Expressing and describing the emotions that a character feels during conflict adds depth and a connection that your readers can find quite relatable. This makes your story much more immersive and is also something anyone can connect with emotionally.

Simple Yet Superb 

 Your story does not always need to be greatly dramatized with detailed wording that describes scenery. Many great stories come from simple ideas that a person comes up with. Take, for example, the story Watership Down, which came from the author’s experience of World War II and the landscape next to his home. These events from his life, both major and minor, inspired him to create one of the most successful books, which brought him considerable success. Small things from the routine in your life can inspire you to write many things. You just have to look hard and be creative with how you think, and when you open your mind, something amazing can happen.

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