For Writers Who Feel the Pull of the Moon
A creative sanctuary for weird fiction and genre-bending storytellers—especially those building creative lives in the margins
BUILD YOUR STORY'S MOODBOARD
What is a moodboard? It's a collection of images that explains the vibes, aesthetic, characters, and locations within your world.
In my new book, The Messy Writer, I discuss how creating moodboards can help you stay focused on your story. It can also help you continue creating and working on your story during times of low-energy, busy schedules, or phsyical ailments.
Want to see what this looks like?
I've made two boards to show you. Click the images!
This is the moodboard I created while working on The Messy Writer. It kept me going even on days where I was struggling to write.
And here's what I'm collecting for the
fiction project I'm working on.
The 20-Minute Challenge
Now that you've seen what I've put together, it's time to take the 20-Minute Moodboard Challenge. Here are the steps!
01.
Open Pinterest. Create a new board. Give it the same title as your current project.
02.
Set a timer for 20 minutes.
03.
Look for anything that connects to your story. The goal isn't to create something perfect. Instead, you should add anything that makes you think of your story. (There are tips down below!)
Share your mess with me!
You've spent twenty minutes building your world. I'd love to see what you created.
If you want to share your board, drop the link below.
Need some tips? I've got you covered!
Characters: Faces, clothing, hairstyles, body language, objects they might own.
Places: Houses, bedrooms, forests, streets, restaurants, offices, abandoned buildings.
Atmosphere: Lighting, weather, colors, textures, seasons, time of day.
Objects: Cars, jewelry, weapons, furniture, books, food, photographs, weird little things your characters might keep in their pockets.
Aesthetic: Colors, architecture, fashion, artwork, quotes, anything that tells you what your story feels like.
Don't overthink it. If it makes you think of your story, pin it.
