I’ve known writers who guard their ideas as if they were extremely limited slices of a pie, bringing them up in the vaguest terms and gatekeeping them from prying eyes. If that works for them, then I can’t fault it. But for me, it’s the opposite–the idea isn’t all that important. It’s the ENERGY within the story. There’s plenty of remakes and reboots that feel fresh and exciting to me.
Additionally, I’m a big believer in the infinity of abundance, and that it’s never more apparent than in the realm of creativity. If someone takes my idea, that’s fine–as long as my story feels fresh and exciting to me, I’m still going to write it. Go ahead–take all my premises and do what you can with them. Like I said, I’m a believer in abundance, so there’s either going to be enough room for both our stories, and/or I’ll be inspired to write another story.
Explore the Worlds Behind the Stories
Kent Wayneโs ideas about storytelling, power, and human nature appear throughout his fiction.
If you’re curious how those ideas appear inside the stories, start with the Unbound Realm.
If youโre still exploring, follow the ideas:
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