User blog comment:SilverJaden/Writing Block/@comment-565116-20081230153929

Two comments here, hope they give you a little help.

First, I like Gearawice's thoughts on coming up with ideas, but you could expand. I find it helpful to actually build an outline of the history of your world. It doesn't need to be a perfect timeline, but that can really clarify the look, feel, and tone of your story.

Second, sometimes it's best to start with something mundane or "every day." Lord of the Rings begins with a birthday party, Eragon starts with a hunting trip. Contrast is really important in making an interesting story; heroic deeds don't look heroic if every deed in the history of your world is heroic.

Good luck