Finding Story Ideas
Derek Banas — Aug 21, 2026 — talk
Why watch
Episode 1 of Derek Banas's Write With Me series teaches aspiring fiction writers how to generate and develop story ideas. Viewers learn the Spark Hunt technique for finding ideas, the three magnets framework (WHO, WANT, WALL), and how to craft a one-sentence premise. This beginner-friendly tutorial includes free downloadable worksheets and builds toward writing a complete novel.