One of the great facets we can bring to the table as writers is our life experience. Whether or not they know it, some of the greatest writers we've known have been putting parts of their lives on the page. The best way to utilize this technique is to understand it, as is detailed in the article "Creative Writing Tips #1: Substitution."
Substitution does not mean simply writing creative non-fiction. It is a way of making your life into a metaphor. Inserting characters and ideas from your experience into the way a character or a plot line plays out. This can be invaluable during the tough times where our ideas seem to run dry and our motivation is wavering.
You are your best idea generator. Look toward your past to make your stories interesting and realistic.
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