My inspiration came from a dream I had. It was a very vivid dream with amazing characters and a strange but fascinating plot. So I decided to turn it into a story.
You can get inspired by reading a lot of different books and observing things around you. Maybe a beautiful landscape or an interesting person could spark your creativity.
Well, sometimes the characters in the original work have such strong chemistry that it just makes me want to explore their relationship in a more... intense way. And the unique settings and stories in the original also give a lot of room for creating such fanfiction.
To write a story inspired by TV Tropes, begin by getting to know the various tropes. You can search for tropes based on the type of story you want to tell. If it's a comedy, look for 'Comical Overreacting' type of tropes. Once you've selected some tropes, think about how they can be integrated into a coherent narrative. You might have a 'Rebellious Teen' trope as a character, and then build a story around their conflicts and growth. As you write, be creative and don't be too rigid in following the tropes, but use them as a springboard for your ideas.
It could be her own life experiences. Maybe she had some really interesting or challenging things happen to her that she wanted to share.
You could start by observing the details of nature around you. Notice the colors, sounds, and patterns. Then, think about how these elements could fit into a story plot.
Look around you! Everyday life can offer tons of inspiration. Maybe it's a funny conversation you overheard or a beautiful landscape you saw. Also, reading a lot of different kinds of stories can spark your creativity.
Perhaps her own personal experiences in love. She might have had a relationship that ended in a way that left her with a lot of unresolved feelings, which inspired her to write about it as a 'ghost story'.
The best way is to keep a journal. Write down your daily thoughts, dreams, and experiences. When you look back at it, you might find a nugget of an idea for a story. For example, a strange dream you had could be the basis for a science - fiction story. Another good way is to engage in conversations. Talk to people from different backgrounds. Their stories and perspectives can inspire you to write something unique.
Mary Shelley was inspired by a dream she had during a vacation in Switzerland. The discussions among her friends and the intellectual atmosphere also played a role in sparking her creativity.
It could have been a combination of various dystopian novels and real-life social issues that sparked her creativity.