story-idea

Vocabulary Word

Definition

The term 'story-idea' refers to a brief concept or proposal that can be expanded into a detailed narrative. This can be a creative plot, characters, or a unique setting that becomes the starting point of a story.

Examples in Different Contexts

For brainstorming sessions, story ideas are generated through collaborative thinking and creativity exercises among writers or creatives. A creative director might explain, 'We generate story ideas by exploring different themes, characters, and settings, allowing for a diverse range of narratives.'

Practice Scenarios

Academics

Scenario:

The novel I'm analyzing presents various sociopolitical issues that hold relevancy until today. It encompasses class struggle, gender dynamics, and more.

Response:

Sounds comprehensive. I think a story-idea focusing on the struggle between old money and new money in the novel could also be an interesting exploration.

Business

Scenario:

The upcoming campaign needs a creative juice. We aim to show the life-transformative aspect of our product in an engaging way.

Response:

I have a story-idea. We could show a young artist struggling to paint, then our product helps her create a masterpiece.