

But we need to make sure not to ignore a story sparks when they arise. This goes along with the story spark idea. I mean a musical about a politician? But when the spark formed he didn’t ignore it but fanned it and followed the idea.Įxpose yourself to new ideas and information. He could have easily have passed on the idea. Lin-Manuel Miranda got his story idea from reading a biography. That moment when you read a book, hear a new story, or see What was it about this story that so connected audiences? It struck a chord so deep that people were willing to shell out big money for tickets.īecause as authors that is our goal, right? Not necessarily to make big money (although that would be nice) but we long to connect with our reader in such a way that they can’t help but share about it and wait in line for more. See what I did there? Okay, so I am no Lin-Manuel Miranda but as an author the questions hit us.

Who was best know for his mug on the ten-dollar bill,īreak box office records, win awards, and gross 500-mill? In squalor, grow up to be a hero and a scholar?Ī man that few history books felt necessary to mention, In the Caribbean by providence impoverished How does a bastard, orphan, son of a whoreĪnd a Scotsman, dropped in the middle of a forgotten spot You may or may not be a Hamilton fan but as a writer you should at least be That is right, Hamilton is hitting Disney+. Today is a day we have been counting down to.
