#elysia larch

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5 Brainstorming Techniques That Work For Me (Examples)

If there is something I'm not proud to say I've struggled with, is brainstorming. It seems like the easiest part of the writing process, since it gives you the freedom to be random and creative, but I'm yet uncertain of what's the best brainstorming technique for me to use. This list will probably not be news for you, but keep your mind open and give every example a try!

DISCLAIMER: I love cats and dogs.

Free Writing - "Cats have tails but not every cat deserves it because tails are for pretty cats and some cats are bad boys. This cat has a pretty tail that he doesn't deserve because he feels like a dog and dogs use their tails to express happiness and this cat is moody."

Word Storm - CATS > magical tails, mood changing tails, hissing, calming paws, therapy cats, bad mood absorving tails, purring healing, massages by cats. (This is the appropriate for Magical Realism and Fantasy, don't forget to make your association according to your genre!)

What If... - "What if in this world cats had tails that magically healed when they touched something alive? And what if that was happening in a world where cats were rare and sacred, but they desperately needed a thousand cats to heal a whole village, so they had to send three dogs on a journey to find a thousand cats in a far away town they don't know nothing about. What if there has been a war between cats and dogs 53 years in the past and now they're not sure how cats will react to their request, even if they're sacred now?"

Questions - What are cats? Magical animals that purr away bad moods and heal with their tails. Why are they important? Because people are depressed. How can they help? By healing and changing the way people think. Are they easy to acquire? No, because they have to choose their humans, and humans are all boring.

Reverse Idea - Cats are sacred > Cats are outcasts that have lost a war 53 years ago; Cats heal with their magical tails > Cats have poisoned tails that can kill a human in 2 minutes; Their natural enemy are dogs > dogs and cats have shared their life since forever and they also share an enemy: humans.

Don't forget you're not bound to any strategy! You can switch it up, mix them a little if it works for you and DON'T HOLD YOURSELF BACK. I know what that feels like because I've done it to myself plenty of times. Remember this are just ideas that will be developed, polished and worked on. You're an artist and your work is not foolish!

Do you have any personalized technique you often use? Let me know!

Best of luck,

Elysia Larch

11th Of May, 2021

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Happy Pride Month!

June has arrived, and I just want to wish everyone a happy month! It's pride month and also the month my baby girl will be born, yay! :) May we conquer great things, not only for the community but for the world, as well. Fingers crossed!

Remember, if you're an ally, it is an enormous step you're deleting every wrong thing you have been taught about LGBTQ+! We thank you and ask you to never give up on acting against oppression, against love and against equality.

If you're a fellow author and artist, consider using this month to reflect PRIDE on your work. Add proper representation without fear, paint the rainbow, cover some LGBTQ+ music artists, etc. Be creative in your own way, but don't forget to fight! :)

Stay safe and always happy, FELIZ MÊS DO ORGULHO!

Best of luck,

Elysia Larch