My first novel had, as an inciting moment, my characters learn of a failed nuclear attack on Washington. I provided only the sketchy details, as this was only intended to spur their decision not to turn over dangerous alien weaponry to Earth’s politically divided nations. Nevertheless, I plotted out the execution and failure of that scheme, worthy of a short novella.

Moreover, in book two of my series (almost done), I’ve added a delicious, nuanced character (complicit, but never caught) from that plot to fulfill a complex new role. Aside from writing him into that novella, I may give him further role in book three and four of my series.

Here's hoping you find some gold nuggets!

Hope it proves to be useful!

Could be. You might end up picking apart the story and using its pieces as the base for other stuff!

Always glad to share my thoughts.

For sure. Ideas are a useful thing to stockpile because they don't take up much space and can open many doors of opportunity.