Monthly Archives: July 2012

Beyond Plain Vanilla

The conclusion of the series: “Developing Plots by Hemorrhaging Dreams” In this series, we’ve looked at four ways you can spur your subconscious mind to help you solve plotting challenges. These methods are not routine. They will probably be out … Continue reading

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Interpretive Superimposing and Storyboard Shuffling

Part 3 in the series: “Developing Plots by Hemorrhaging Dreams” Last week we looked at two ways creative writers can boost their creativity in coming up with plot ideas. Here are two more: Another process involves interpretive superimposing. Take three … Continue reading

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Mining Memories and Dreams

Part 2 in the series: “Developing Plots by Hemorrhaging Dreams” For a long time psychologists have known that one of the ways to use the subconscious mind for problem-solving is to feed it a problem before going to sleep. For … Continue reading

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Harness Bizarre Mental Experiences to Your Plotting Advantage

Part 1 in the series: “Developing Plots by Hemorrhaging Dreams” First, at the onset, let me emphasize emphatically that I am not in favor of the use of so-called “recreational drugs.” I abhor the use of LSD, marijuana, heroin, cocaine, … Continue reading

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