Book Ideas

 What are some sources of ideas for your book?

https://www.athomeauthor.com/post/ideas-for-children-s-books

Story Ideas

 Generate more story ideas by using ones that didn't work.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/06/how-to-generate-better-story-ideas/

High Concept Ideas

 Find some high concept ideas by mashing together two popular or funny topics.

https://taralazar.com/2026/01/24/storystorm-2026-day-24/

Brainstorming

 Come up with story ideas by combine two words that don't seem to go together.

https://taralazar.com/2026/01/06/storystorm-2026-day-6/

Fresh Ideas

 How do you change your picture book from a tired trope to a fresh idea?

https://picturebooksummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBSummit-9-Tips-for-Aspiring-Picture-Book-Writers.pdf

Story Ideas

 Develop your story idea by asking "what if?"

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/what-if-the-golden-question-for-picture-book-ideas/

Story Ideas

 How can you tell if your story idea is worth pursuing?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/11/how-to-ensure-a-story-idea-is-worth-writing/

Story Ideas

 Here are some creative ways to brainstorm story ideas for your next book.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2022/04/creative-ways-to-brainstorm-story-ideas/

Historical Interests

 How do you mine information from your historical obsession to make it a good story/
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2022/02/spinning-a-yarn-out-of-history-how-to-craft-a-plot-from-your-historical-obsession/

Story Ideas

If you're stumped on an idea for your next story, maybe one of these methods might help. 

https://www.chloetwist.com/blog/how-to-get-story-ideas/

Story Ideas

How do you choose which of the many story ideas in your head that you should write about? 

https://mythicscribes.com/inspiration/choosing-right-idea/

Brainstorming

There are many ways to brainstorm ideas, and this infographic shows some of them. #KidLitTips

https://nowastedink.com/2017/06/21/infographic-brainstorming-plans-for-writers/

Too Many Ideas?

If you don't have time right now to develop your latest great story idea, make sure you make some notes for the future.

http://www.rachellegardner.com/so-many-ideas-so-little-time/

Protecting Your Ideas

Even if another book comes out based on a similar idea to yours, it's all about the execution of that writing. 

http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/protecting-your-idea/

Ideas

Some ways to help you never run out of ideas. 

http://www.rachellegardner.com/2012/05/never-run-out-of-ideas/