Creating a story collage is a way for writers to get their creativity flowing. If you have an idea for a story but you can't quite seem to get it started, creating a collage is a way to move you in the right direction. When you create a visual collage of items that capture the essence of your idea, it can stimulate your imagination and your writing.
Instructions
1. Sit with your story idea. If you have been newly inspired or have an old idea for a story floating around, you are going to have to focus on it. Use a notebook if you wish to write down a few key phrases that capture the main theme or essence behind your story. You may wish to meditate on your story, go for a walk, or engage in whatever creative process that works for you, as long as you are zoning in on the core of your story idea.
2. Sift through magazines, photos, poetry, and quotes looking for pieces that speak to the heart of your story idea. If your idea for a story is about a young boy in the summer and you happen to find a picture in a magazine of a young boy playing outside, this would be the perfect picture for your collage. You are looking for items that capture the feeling of your story.
3. Choose the type of platform your collage will be made on. You can use a cork board and thumbtacks to attach your photos and other items, or a poster board using glue or tape.
4. Gather all of the creative tools you prefer. Markers, stencils, paints, or pastels. You can draw or paint a picture that is fitting to your story if you can't seem to find one that speaks to you. You can add bits of poetry or inspiring quotes that you find truly bring out the feeling of the story you want to write.
5. Hang your collage or place it near your writing space. This will help you stay on track as you sit to write. Glancing up at your collage when you feel stuck or even when you are in the flow of writing will help you stay on track towards the core of your story.
