When in Doubt - Exaggerate

When a book idea strikes, I usually make note of it in my book ideas document. I jot down the key points in order to remember what the heck I was thinking was so great about the idea when I return to it later. And I do return to it. When Iām ready to start a new book, if there isnāt a story nagging at me, or if Iām not about to start the next in a series, then I open my book ideas document and skim the ideas to see which one stimulates my creativity. After Iāve chosen, I go about fashioning it into what I hope is a book length idea. Unfortunately, it isnāt uncommon for a great idea to only support a novella or short story length idea. Thatās always very sad. How do I fashion a novel length idea out of a couple simple thoughts? Exaggeration. I take the average idea and see where exaggeration will add interest. In my newest book, I Am Me , I felt that putting people together from two completely different social standings added to the interest. Lolaās family is w...