Coming Up with Writing Ideas

No matter how much you enjoy writing, at one time or another, you're likely to run out of ideas. How do you keep the thoughts flowing?

Coming Up with Writing Ideas
No matter how much you enjoy writing, at one time or another, you're likely to run out of ideas. How do you keep the thoughts flowing? Where can you turn for inspiration? Look to the following sources to cure even the worst case of writer's block.


Free write. The idea of free writing is to write without stopping for a set period of time. You may start with a prompt or topic, or write about the first thing that comes to mind. The intended benefit is to write without self-censoring or editing your thoughts before they reach the page. You never know what great ideas might emerge when you let loose.

Look for ideas in your daily life. Every experience has the potential to hold numerous writing ideas. A bad trip to the dentist can lead to a humorous essay on the experience or a feature article on patients who fear dental check-ups. The next time you do a repair around the house or fix a computer problem, write a helpful how-to. The possibilities are truly endless.

Find inspiration in the news. If you're in tune with what's going on in the world, you can always find new writing ideas. It doesn't matter what type of writing you do, either. A new scientific discovery can just as easily inspire an editorial on the potential impact of the technology, a piece of speculative fiction about the invention gone awry, or a poem inspired by the improvement.

Constantly look for opportunities to learn something new. Whether you're enrolled in a formal class or just exploring an unfamiliar area, keep your mind fresh with constant education. The new topics to which you'll be introduced will offer constant fodder for writing ideas.

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Author: Lorie Witkop



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