I think of stories and phrases. I write them down. People publish them. 


Such as ...

Novels
Superheroes on Vacation: Even supes need time off !

The Law of Falling Bodies, a 1970s murder mystery novel: love and hate, life and death, math and physics

A Body in Motion, sequel to the above, and even better


Short stories
"Troublemaker":  Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, nominated for Edgar award

"The Maltese Quantum":  Leading Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy

"Home Defense System":  Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine

"Time's Square":  Cafe Irreal

"Cathedrals R Us":  Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine

"Intentionally Left Blank":  1st Prize in Writing for DOLLARS Contest

"Road Service":  6th place in Writer's Digest Annual Competition

"Shoplifting": Lunch Reads


Poems
"Winter":  Poet's Corner Magazine

"Moon in Ashes":  Lovecraft's Weird Mysteries 

"Summer Days Are Gone":  Poet's Corner Magazine


Essays
"Funnybooks":  World of Superheroes

"Capes and Masks: Why Do Superheroes Wear Costumes?": World of Superheroes


and so forth.

I belong to the Walpole Writers Group. 
Thank goodness for their help.

I also participate in Writers Infusion, which is an online writers group experience. 
Fun and educational. For me, anyway.