Welcome back to the Novel Kicks Writing Room. 

Today, our focus is all about the ‘question that won’t leave you alone’.

My hope with this exercise is that you’ll discover book worthy ideas by exploring questions and mysteries that genuinely intrigue you.

First of all, we are going to do a bit of a brain dump by answering the following questions. Don’t edit, just write down questions that fascinate or trouble you. It’s a chance to ask the who, what, why, where and when questions. 

Try and write about ten questions. Anything and everything is welcome. Just whatever comes to mind.

Examples include –

What if someone woke up with someone else’s memories?

Why do people stay in situations that hurt them?

What happens to childhood best friends who lose touch?

Is it ever right to lie to protect someone?

What are ordinary people doing during extraordinary events?

What if plants could communicate?

Next, circle the three questions that you find most compelling. Once you’ve done that, pick the one that intrigues or pulls you to it the most. 

Whilst you consider which one to pick, keep these questions in mind –

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