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and mentally, if I had been exposed to something different in the early stages of my life.

When we write fictional stories, a little bit of our past usually manages to sneak its way into them. For example, a writer who has been plagued by several deaths in his or her family might choose to write books and stories about family deaths because that's what the author would have the most experience with and relate to the most. It's natural for us to write about the first thing that jumps to our minds, so when someone is constantly thinking about death, destruction, or any type of family tragedy, chances are that his or her ideas will mostly fall under that category throughout his or her career in writing.

In conclusion, our ideas are formed by what is around us and what we have been exposed to; however, it is up to us to shape them into coherent sentences to construct written works. Ideas are precious, and you should always been on the lookout for ideas during your day. Who knows whether or not a conversation you had with your friend yesterday turns out to be the inspiration you need to write a great dialogue? No two people experience the exact same sequence of events throughout their lives, which is why no two people think exactly alike. Your life is unique, and it is a treasure trove of ideas ripe for the taking.

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