An old hat. An arrow stuck in a telephone pole. A broken pencil. The line where mountain range meets cerulean sky. Things we overlook every day can unlock creativity—a key!—in fascinating ways if we open our minds to possibilities. Mundane objects can become symbols, they can inspire new characters, and they can launch scenes that are anything but ordinary. How might someone use a kitchen knife or the old dog next door to create an intriguing story? Ask these authors about finding gold in dust.
