Ideas for a Story

Or not.

Q.

Hi George:

I’m really enjoying your Substack course.  I have had trouble understanding the meaning of many short stories.  Reading A Swim in a Pond in the Rain was great.  I have the study guide as well. 

My question would be related to where the ideas come from for short stories.  I’ve noticed some answers based on the course. 

Since I am reading Liberation Day, I will ask where your ideas came from for each story.