So when I write I need visual and auditory inspiration. I look through iTunes and build play lists for each story and sometimes for a certain character. You know, 'What would________listen to?' I like to find pictures of random people to represent my characters and I find gardens, shops and houses that they would live in or walk by. Then I group it all in a folder for that manuscript or character and look through it while listening to my playlists. It really helps me get into the story and POV character's head. So here is a super small sampling of my inspiration photos.
* FYI--- I did not take any of these beautiful photos I swap them all from random google searches.
pretty living rooms...
outdoor seating
comfy kitchen
sweet little girls room
oxford garden~ great meeting place! :)
Character
another one (love her hair cut)
the mom
the Heartthrob
I hope you enjoyed a little of my inspiration pics. How do you get into your character's head?
comfy kitchen
another one (love her hair cut)
3 comments:
Love the pictures. I haven't really thought about your concept of having different images and playlists for your novel. It's a good idea, though. Dibs on Nathan Fillion.....
I'd live to sit in that garden all day--I'm sure I'd be inspired!
Anita Stansfield does this with her characters too. It's a great way to narrow down their features.
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