It's a long, rocky road to get a story finished on paper. For me, at least. Here's how the process goes for me:
1. A rough idea comes to mind
2. Figuring out if the idea's any good --> developing it further
3. Storylines, twists, etc.
4. Naming all the characters
5. Characters relationships and backgrounds
6. Random scenes go through my mind like movies
7. Writing some scenes, in no particular order
I'm bad at taking notes. Basically, all of the above is in my head in the end, and when the mental exhaustion is getting too overwhelming, it's time to start the actual writing process. By the way, I'm using the term "mental exhaustion" very loosely. I find all of this too much fun to think of it as something exhausting. Sometimes it does get to me, though. I get very attached to the story and the characters, and when things don't go as I want, it can be frustrating. Even though it's a world and people I've created, what happens to them is sometimes out of my hands.
I'm sure other writers have their own ways to transfer thoughts into short stories and novels, but this is mine. I would be very interested in hearing your thoughts :) The nerdy side of me is dying for some new information!
lovelovelove,
iira
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