Basic Tips

1. Wherever you go, always remember to take a small, pocket-sized notebook and a pen.
2. Before you go to bed, make sure that a notebook and pen are within reach. As soon as you wake up, write down as much of your dream(s) as you can remember.
3. Try doing word scrambles. It will help you create character names when you can't come up with any.
4. If you read a book and have the urge to write afterwards, put the book down and sit in silence for 5-10 minutes before you start writing. You'll be relaxed instead of hyped up after reading that battle scene. You'll be able to think clearly about where you want to take your characters next. Same goes for movies.
5. Create a short biography for your characters. It will help you fill in any gaps about their history, keep track of each character, and to plan the rest of your story, book, etc.

~Aris~