Sometimes I like to try writing exercises just for fun. I feel like they can be very helpful, because they force to to write in a way that you normally wouldn't. I've shared a lot of different writing tips on Daily Mayo (the closet description is one of my favorites), but I don't think I've ever shared this one before. For this exercise, close your eyes and imagine you are blind. You've never been able to see anything. What you have to go on for you experience of the world are simply … [Read more...]
Sep 19, 2012
Writing Tip: First Grade Writing Exercises
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So, I have a first grader at home. We homeschool (and if you're interested, you can read about our homeschooling adventures at my other blog), so I am responsible for her education. Texas does not have strict curriculum guidelines, so I get to choose what works best for us. Right now, I am on the hunt for writing exercises for first grade. I think my favorite exercises are picture based. The child looks at the picture, then must write two statements about the picture and two questions … [Read more...]
Sep 5, 2012
Writing Tip: Reading Favorite Authors
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One of my favorite ways to get inspired to write is reading some of my favorite authors. It is best if you read a type of book that is along the style or subject matter of your own writings, such as a self-help book … [Read more...]
Aug 29, 2012
Writing Exercise: It’s Not About Me
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Here's an interesting writing exercise I read about the other day. Write a story from the first person, but only use the pronouns "me" or "I" or whatever twice in about 500 or 600 words. The first-person prospective should be important to the story, however. This gives you a chance to see how to make a story personal without talking about "me" all the time. :-) … [Read more...]
Aug 1, 2012
Writing Exercise: People Descriptions
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Ever get stuck when trying to write new characters? One easy way to help think creatively about believable people is to choose 5-10 people that you know. Write a short personality description about those people. Don't write about how they look, write about their core personality traits. It's harder than it sounds! This can help you create characters that are real and believable. … [Read more...]
May 23, 2012
Writing Exercise: Describe Abstract Words
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Today's exercise is all about describing and defining abstract words. Think about a few abstract terms, such as "tough" or "beautiful." Write a paragraph defining the term. Can you come up with a descriptive definition that others would not be able to contest? It's not as easy as it sounds... … [Read more...]
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