Now that you have some idea about what to write- how do you know which one’s a keeper, which one will grow into a story you’ll love? Well there are ways to tell.
First off which one inspires you? Which one makes you want to write? If your so lucky as to have an idea that strong – awesome! If not, then which idea interest or intrigues you the most? It might just be the idea of a ghost story with a creepy tree or the story that will have that bridge across from your apartment complex. These stories will very likely turn into something you’ll love.
But what do you do if none of your ideas seem special? What do you do if you see your idea and just want to go “meh?”
You have several options then. One you could wait for a new idea that sticks out in someway. Or you choice one at random and start writing. The worst thing that can happen is that you don’t like it and now you have more practice. Or you can try and combine several ideas together. This is a good thing, it adds depth and/or complexity to the story you might have lack otherwise. And you have at least one less idea knocking on your brain. And don't forget about the might of prompts or plot generators - the internet's full of them!
There is one thing I will tell you right now, never ever choose an idea just because you think it will sell. The readers can tell and so can an editor and your manuscript will likely be passed by. And if by some fluke it's not, you could end up spending years writing something you don't really like.
The best way to insure a successful story is to write about something that you love. Those will be the idea you’ll be willing to work for. And everyone can tell the difference.
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