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Seed Ideas
where writers keep track of lists, images, feelings, and events that might turn into great stories.
Stuck? Make some lists. Challenge yourself to brainstorm a single topic for ten minutes. It might seem like forever, but you'll be surprised how many ideas you have!
- Things I love.
- Things I can't stand!
- Places I have traveled/would like to visit.
- I know a lot about...
- Things that make me laugh.
- Embarrassing moments.
- If I ruled the world...
- Boring things.
- The first time I...
- The last time I...
- Times I learned important things about myself.
Here's a fabulous way to generate a story idea:
Just pull the lever and see what you get!Another great place to explore is Story Bird.
Tools...
Schoolhouse Rock is genius!
A Noun is a Person, Place, or Thing
Lolly, Lolly, Lolly Get Your Adverbs Here
Writing Contests...if that's your thing.
The Betty Award (featuring cash prizes!)
