What is something that you would not expect to find a character liking? Maybe a shy, quiet girl enjoys turkey hunting or deep-sea fishing. Maybe a hardened warrior is an avid pottery collector. Maybe your villain is an expert on teas.
Think about your characters. Try to give each one something surprising -- either a hobby, a memory, or a cherished object.
Music plays a huge roll in a film. Ben Botkin (a composer himself) says that "if script is king, then music is queen." A lot of people like to listen to music while they write. Soundtracks or contemporary music can provide inspiration.
Listen to soundtracks while thinking about your writing. Think about how, if your novel were a movie, what scene would go with each song. Try "storyboarding" a scene in your head. See what ideas or scenarios the music gives you.
~Maria
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