I used this writing prompt today from Language is a Virus and thought it was cool, so I wanted to share!
"Write on a piece of paper where something is already printed or written."
Showing posts with label writing prompts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label writing prompts. Show all posts
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
A Little Accountability Goes A Loooooooong Way
I'm really excited! My friend Sherry and I have decided to motivate eachother on the writing front, by exchanging writing prompts throughout the week and meeting up to write on a regular basis. I think this will be hugely helpful. I have been seriously lacking in the motivation department lately!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Yes Write Now
Who am I kidding, lol. I didn't write for a whole 3 days and had to start again. I guess finals studying will have to share time with scribbling, because NOT writing, is NOT and option.
While I'm here, I also wanted to remind you guys to check out my writing links on the right side tool bar. There are some great prompts and resources to be found!
While I'm here, I also wanted to remind you guys to check out my writing links on the right side tool bar. There are some great prompts and resources to be found!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
NEVER throw away a notebook!!!!
My writing project for today was pretty simple. I went through my desk and pulled out all of my full notebooks. I reread them and found some really interesting scribbles, that I had completely forgotten about. This particular stash ranges from 6mo-2yrs old.
I guess my point is that your writing journals are invaluable sources of inspiration and even if you scribble something that seems useless at the time, it could develop into something amazing later.
As an example: I wrote a short story when I was 17yrs old. It sat in a drawer for 7yrs and then I rewrote it into one of my favorite pieces of flash fiction.
I would also encourage you that if you're going to scratch something out, just draw a single line through it. I've come back to pieces and decided I liked the bit that I struck out and with only one line through it, its still readable.
I guess my point is that your writing journals are invaluable sources of inspiration and even if you scribble something that seems useless at the time, it could develop into something amazing later.
As an example: I wrote a short story when I was 17yrs old. It sat in a drawer for 7yrs and then I rewrote it into one of my favorite pieces of flash fiction.
I would also encourage you that if you're going to scratch something out, just draw a single line through it. I've come back to pieces and decided I liked the bit that I struck out and with only one line through it, its still readable.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Free Write/Stream of Consciousness
I don't usually do this, but today it was a really productive tool...
When I write steam of consciousness, or free write, I usually pick a song, or playlist that I'm really into at the moment. I fire it up super loud and just start scribbling, without letting myself stop, until the song(s) finish. Its interesting because I find that the subject matter, or pace of the piece I write will match the song(s).
Today I played Greenday.
The most important (and most difficult) thing about this kind of writing prompt, in my experienc, is NOT pausing to think about or analyze what you've written. You just have to keep going.
When I write steam of consciousness, or free write, I usually pick a song, or playlist that I'm really into at the moment. I fire it up super loud and just start scribbling, without letting myself stop, until the song(s) finish. Its interesting because I find that the subject matter, or pace of the piece I write will match the song(s).
Today I played Greenday.
The most important (and most difficult) thing about this kind of writing prompt, in my experienc, is NOT pausing to think about or analyze what you've written. You just have to keep going.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
The Writing Prompt Deck
I came up with this system to use with my writing group. It is a really simple way to generate a writing prompt.
Materials:
-index cards in at least 3 different colors (I recommend cards with recycled content.Try Office Depot.)
(http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/279688/Oxford-Color-Coded-Recycled-Index-Cards/)
-a writing implement (pen, marker, sharpie...just make sure it won't bleed through the card.)
-index card case (optional...you could always just use a rubber band or ziplock bag to keep your cards together.)
To Make Your Deck:
1.) Write the category on the front of each card according to the color.
yellow=protagonist (main character)
red/pink=setting
blue=action
green=object
purple=secondary character
(you can use any color for any category, these were just the ones I chose.)
2.) Fill in the back of each card with one thing that corresponds to its category. (A character could be an old woman, a setting could be the beach, an action could be crying, etc.)
That's it! your deck is made! Easy, huh?
To Use Your Deck:
1.) Shuffle each category seperately.
2.) lay each category face down.
3.) select one card from each category and turn it face up.
4.) Use the selection of words together as a prompt.
Example:
character card = man
setting card = city
action card = worry
object card = shoes
secondary character card = sales person
You could use these prompts to write about a man who just arrived in a new city. He is worried because he needs a new pair of shoes for a job interview. So he goes to a store to buy said shoes and is assisted by a sales associate.
It may not be epic, but it will get you started. Have fun!
Materials:
-index cards in at least 3 different colors (I recommend cards with recycled content.Try Office Depot.)
(http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/279688/Oxford-Color-Coded-Recycled-Index-Cards/)
-a writing implement (pen, marker, sharpie...just make sure it won't bleed through the card.)
-index card case (optional...you could always just use a rubber band or ziplock bag to keep your cards together.)
To Make Your Deck:
1.) Write the category on the front of each card according to the color.
yellow=protagonist (main character)
red/pink=setting
blue=action
green=object
purple=secondary character
(you can use any color for any category, these were just the ones I chose.)
2.) Fill in the back of each card with one thing that corresponds to its category. (A character could be an old woman, a setting could be the beach, an action could be crying, etc.)
That's it! your deck is made! Easy, huh?
To Use Your Deck:
1.) Shuffle each category seperately.
2.) lay each category face down.
3.) select one card from each category and turn it face up.
4.) Use the selection of words together as a prompt.
Example:
character card = man
setting card = city
action card = worry
object card = shoes
secondary character card = sales person
You could use these prompts to write about a man who just arrived in a new city. He is worried because he needs a new pair of shoes for a job interview. So he goes to a store to buy said shoes and is assisted by a sales associate.
It may not be epic, but it will get you started. Have fun!
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