I used to find it difficult to think of an idea for a story. Later, I realized that the trick is to not try and think of the idea. Rather, it’s letting the idea come to me.
For example, I come up with many of my story ideas when I’m doing something mundane such as washing the dishes, folding clothes, or taking a walk. The idea usually takes on a life of its own once it strikes my mind. It see it play out like a movie, and imagine all the nuances and possibilities of the story.
Story ideas can also be inspired by something in our lives. It could be something we’re going through, or something we wish we could fix or that we had (i.e. magic or special abilities). It could be inspired by what we saw on the news or sparked by something that happened to us.
The idea for a story is something that can come to us from anywhere, but we just have to be ready for them when they arrive. And once they do, we must be ready to cultivate them into stories.
Fallton Havenstonne 