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At some point all of us find ourselves staring at a page, needing some idea sparker to help us move forward. Maybe it's an unusual pet's name, or a career in a particular field, or the right type of weapon for a scene. Maybe you're struggling with finding the right character goal or motivation, ideas for adding in the five senses, or your character's physical description.Along with useful tips for all fiction writers, you'll find lists of quick ideas for story components to keep you going throughout the process-whether you're just starting your outline, putting together the character biographies, in the middle of your novel, trying to meet a deadline, or stuck with writer's block.Writer's Secret Weapon presents quick ideas to get you going in a number of areas. While we all know how to Google, it's harder to come by fast and easy rules. This guide saves you hours of searching, especially when you don't know where to start. Discover the kind of information new and veteran authors need at every stage of their career!