𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄, writing tips

using an image as inspirtation for a story

i know i'm not the only person who gets inspired by a picture (or video) and could write an entire plot off of it.

images examples discussed below:

• natural landscape
• abstract art
• interior of a building
• fantastical/romantic art
• person
• group of people

1 ) natural landscape

• is this area habited?
• is your main character from here or do they know this area well?
• what kind of people live here?
• is this on earth or another planet?
• what would bring someone out here?
• what kind of wildlife lives here?
• is this a mapped area or is it ready to be explored?
• is there any imminent danger?
• are there dwellings or buildings nearby?
• list some keywords that belong with this area.

2 ) abstract art

• what tone or emption does this image evoke?
• is it earthy or otherworldly?
• are certain character traits, places, or conflicts this reminds of?
• what time period does it remind you of, if any?
• list some keywords that belong with this image.

3 ) interior of a building

• is this a generally safe place, a notoriously dangerous place, or somewhere in between?
• does anyone live here?
• what kind of affairs go on here, both officially and unofficially
• who, if anyone, owns the place?
• who frequents this place?
• is this a popular, well-known place or under the radar?
• how likely are police cars to surveilling the place?
• does this place welcome everyone?
• what's the general mood of someone who's in this place?
• list some keywords that belong with this building.

4 ) fantastical/romantic art

• does this evoke a sense of futurism or magic?
• is there magic in this world?
• what are the most noticeably odd features?
• if it features a human and/or animal, what are they like?
• is this world fantastical and romantic or is this temporary?
• what kind of character traits, places, or conflicts does this remind you of?
• is there a distinct tone, setting, palette, or feature you want to use?
• list some keywords that belong with this building.

5 ) person

• does this person have a job, if so what is it?
• how old is this person?
• where do they live? and with whom?
• what do they like or enjoy?
• what kind of demeanor do they have?
• does this person look like they want something or lack something?
• are they lonely?
• if this were an actor, what kind of genres would they be popular in?
• are they married? do they have kids?
• what sort of trouble might they get into?
• what is their worst fear?
• how would they react to an emergency?
• list some keywords that belong with this building.

6 ) group of people

• how do they know each other?
• what kind of people are they?
• do they like each other?
• are there cliques, families, or other distinguished subgroups within the larger group?
• if it's a family or friends, what has brought them together?
• is there a celebration or ceremony taking place?
• who is taking the photo?
• are there intricate webs of relationships, lies, betrayals, and/or complicated relations between them?
• what is going on at the moment the photo is snapped?
• list some keywords that belong with this building.