A Goodreads user asked Christopher Paolini:

So how do we get ideas for a book series? like the plot,main theme (etc).

Christopher Paolini To get ideas for your writing, choose something that inspires you and captures your imagination, and then ask questions about what might happen next. Write about what moves you, events and people who spark your interest. Compelling dramas play out around you every day. A good writer can make the ordinary extraordinary by focusing our attention and making us see and think about things in a different way. I find that quiet times of reflection—doing nothing, some would say—are when creative ideas flourish. Once you do have an idea, your challenge is to construct a solid plot to support it, and then to write it clearly, so others can enjoy your vision. Hope that helps!

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