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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Jarod K. Anderson and Leslie Anderson, authors of Inklings: 300 Starts, Plots, and Challenges to Inspire your Horror, Science Fiction, and Fantasy Stories

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Jarod K. Anderson and Leslie Anderson, authors of Inklings: 300 Starts, Plots, and Challenges to Inspire your Horror, Science Fiction, and Fantasy Stories

Practical, easy-to-use strategies to combat writer’s block and breathe new life into your science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories. Featuring 300 first sentences, plot overviews, and writing challenges, Inklings provides countless ways to keep your prose fresh.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Inklings: 300 Starts, Plots, and Challenges to Inspire your Horror, Science Fiction, and Fantasy Stories”?

Jarod K. Anderson: Leslie and I have both taught college English classes and participated in a variety of writing workshops. Over the years, we’ve found that many writers benefit from a little push to get their writing started. Beginning with a prompt or starter sentence seems to lessen the intimidation factor of sitting down to a blank page. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Jarod K. Anderson and Leslie Anderson, authors of Inklings: 300 Starts, Plots, and Challenges to Inspire your Horror, Science Fiction, and Fantasy Stories