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A heartbreaking YA novel about a girl who gives up everything when she’s scouted by a modeling agency. Inspired by Looks aren’t everything. Believe me, I’m a model. (Cameron Russell). When you’re on the hunt for a book idea, society gives you a free pass to indulge in a bit of eavesdropping — and if you pay close enough attention, you’re bound to find the seed of an idea. But if you’ve been keeping your ears peeled and only tuning in to boring conversations, then it might be time to head to TED.com, where some of the most interesting people in the world speak on everything and anything from business, to activism, to personal growth. Here are few book ideas inspired by our favorite TED talks: A person dictates who they will date based on quantitative measures, such as horoscopes, how they perform on a test, etc.

Inside a Fairyloot box you’ll find a special edition hardcover of a recently released young adult fantasy book, as well as four or five high-quality, bookish goodies all themed around that month’s magical title. The stunning artwork used on the custom book covers and all the Fairyloot gifts — including cutlery sets, pillow cases, mugs, and notebooks — really brings each world to life, making this box the perfect gift for any fantasy-obsessed reader. (Just make sure they’re okay with sprite labor, as each box is delivered via the flutter of fairy wings.) 25. Coffee and a Classic In 2015 Jago was awarded the International Literacy Association’s Adolescent Literacy Thought Leader Award, and in 2016, the NCTE’s Conference on English Leadership’s Exemplary Leadership Award. She has been named by the US Department of Education to serve on the National Assessment Governing Board. She is associate director of the California Reading and Literature Project at UCLA. Wondering what the difference is between alright and all right? Or which spelling is correct? This posts breaks it down using plenty of examples. Photographs have an unmatched ability to unearth buried memories — perhaps even those faded, vintage memories that contain the settings, characters, events, or emotions of your next book idea. 9. Write a story based on tarot cardsYou can strike the right balance by acquainting yourself with popular tropes, then learning how to revitalize them to make an original book idea. Simple twists like these might be all you need to find a fresh angle on the kind of stories you love to read:

Need a jumping-off point? We’ve got you covered with our lovingly curated list of over 200 short story ideas. Here are a few to whet your appetite: Fool readers into thinking your silver-haired authority figure is a wise, benevolent mentor, only to reveal that they’re cowardly and selfish. It is a good idea to pull everything, everything (!) off the shelves and wipe it all down once a year. This is a great opportunity to weed your collection,” Lobash recommends.

A romance about a love triangle (Two of Swords): the protagonist is hurt by the return of an old flame (The Emperor) but eventually chooses inner strength and independence (Four of Swords). A modern-day version of The Picture of Dorian Gray in which the “picture” is the main character’s social media feed. What’s in each box? At least 1 book, several products (t-shirt, purse, edibles, etc.) & writing prompts.

Add a fictional twist to your journaling and look at it as a form of narrative storytelling rather than a laundry list of events. This will make it much easier to find inspiration in the mundane.A version of Don Quixote in which the main character travels across the United States instead of Spain.