There are tons of great places to find inspiration for stories—some of the places and things Luna gets inspiration from are below:

🌍 Real Life & Observation

• People-watching in cafés, airports, malls, events, or parks—Luna likes to imagine what their lives are like, how their day is going, or maybe even what they did that day.

• News headlines – Luna enjoys twisting real events into fictional ones. Why not make some of the depressing things you heard on the news have a happy ending?

• Personal experiences – Luna’s memories, dreams, or “what if” moments. So many life experiences, loss, grief, but also many great experiences as well.

• Overheard conversations – Have you ever just sat quietly listening to the conversations of other? A single sentence can spark an entire plot.

📚 Other Media

• Books, movies, podcasts, TV shows – not to copy, but to remix ideas or flip perspectives. Learning how others engage their audience is helpful.

• Mythology, folklore, and fairy tales – Luna loves to take mythological people, places, and things, to a whole new level in her stories. Especially giving a classic story a modern spin.

💭 Writing Prompts & Tools

• Reddit: subs like r/WritingPrompts or r/nosleep for eerie vibes.

• AI tools: Ask for a random story starter, plot twist, or first line. Never use these in their entirety. Use them for guidance but create your own. 

• Pinterest or Mood boards – Searching Pinterest for story ideas is a great way to gather thoughts, and create boards to keep them organized.

• Story dice or cards – Luna has pulled some ideas from tarot and oracle cards.

🌙 Dreams & Stream of Consciousness

• Journaling: Luna loves freewriting, and doing so for even 10 minutes can dig up hidden gems.

• Dream journals: some of the most surreal stories come from half-remembered dreams.

🧠 Exercises

• Ask:

  • What if…? (e.g., What if no one could lie for a day?)

  • What happens next? after a scene in a show/book.

  • How would someone react if…?