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Hi! My name is Toni and this is my blog on writing prompts. Sometimes inspiration strikes me anywhere, sometimes I badly need a jumpstart. This blog helps with those jumpstarts, when you need a little push. Hopefully the writing prompts open your mind further to new ideas and help encourage you into writing more. A little writing help never hurt!

10 ways to get writing prompts

October 23rd 2007 02:44
1. Flip open a magazine, close your eyes and place your finger on a random spot. The word or picture it lands on shall be your writing prompt.

2. Take a walk. When you get back to your desk, start writing.

3. Sleep. Try to remember your dream upon waking up. Begin to write about your dream and see what flows.

4. People-watch. Observe. Write down things they wear that interest you. See where you go from there.

5. Get a piece of construction paper. Grab a pair of scissors. Cut out paperdolls. You know how to do that right? The ones where the dolls come out holding each other hand in hand? When that's done, jazz up each doll with features and accessories. Use only a pen. Then create a story out of it.

6. Get a bowl of peeled grapes. Place it in front of you. Blindfold yourself. Feel the grapes in your hands. Use your every sense. Remember each detail.

7. Flip open a phone directory. Go to the letter M. Run your eyes over the many names till one catches your attention. Write a fictional story inspired by that person's name.

8. Do nothing. Sometimes the more you force something into your life, the less likely it will come your way. So just daydream, think of something else, take a nap, take a bubble bath and try not to think about writing. When you're fully rejuvenated or relaxed, then write. You deserve a break once in awhile.

9. Go to a museum. Look at online galleries. Pick a painting that fascinates you. Stare into it. Write down what emotions it triggers from you. Create a scenario that makes the painting come even more alive.

10. Read this blog! =D

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Comment by AmyHuang

October 23rd 2007 05:12

Comment by Louie

October 23rd 2007 05:51
or go to Orble!!!!!!!

Comment by Sonya 1

October 23rd 2007 17:47
Oh, excellent! I need more writing prompt resources to link to from Writing Words - I guess my next link's sorted, then

I posted a writing prompt every day last year, that was fun and it made me write a lot, too.

Sonya

Comment by Susan Keeping

October 24th 2007 02:44
All very good ideas

Comment by What's Your Story?

November 4th 2007 22:51
Hi Amy, I hope they can inspire others!

Hi Louie, oh definitely!

Hi Sonya, writing prompts are fun to write.

Hi Susan, thank you very much!

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