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What are you getting for the writers in your life? What are you getting for yourself this holiday season? It’s the time of year to consider gifts we might want to give to our writing partners, writing friends, mentors and/or ourselves.
I’ve found three wonderful lists by fantastic writers that provide numerous creative ideas:
Author and entrepreneur, Joanna Penn’s list includes writing themed mugs, Lord of the Rings inspired cuff links, literary games, and cookbooks.
Author and blogger, Chuck Wendig’s list includes specialty chocolates, customizable notebooks and a profanity generator!
Columnist and digital media strategist, Jane Friedman’s list includes online classes, design software, and tech tools.
Enjoy stimulating multiple economies!
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For the last ten days, I have been spending time with family and friends in WI and MN. Most of the time I was in remote places with no wi-fi or cellphone reception. It felt great to rest, rejuvenate and look up at the stars each night. Summer vacations encourage us to expand and try new things. I tried paddle boarding for the first time and loved it! On a vacation without access to wi-fi, I find that I come up with completely fresh ideas. I often create my own writing prompts based on pictures that I take while on vacation. I set the timer for ten minutes and begin freewriting. Writing to a visual prompt is a great way to get your creative juices flowing.
Here are some fun prompts for you to try. You may use them to flesh out an existing set of characters, or you might find yourself writing something completely unexpected! Enjoy!
What is at the bottom of this lake?
What object is at the bottom of this lake?
What childhood memories does your character have from visiting this lake?
There has been an accident here. How does it affect the POV character and community? What do people remember about the accident?
There is a cabin that the POV character passes and imagines was a place they lived. What does this cabin look like? Why is it so appealing to the POV character? What life do they wish they had that the cabin symbolizes?
Someone picked this flower from the lake. Who picked it? Who is it for?
What happened right after this flower was given to the intended person? Did the giver and receiver run off to make love? Did the receiver put it down and begin to make breakfast, leaving the giver feeling slighted?
Your POV character is playing the game Risk with some family members and is losing badly. How does he or she respond to losing? Does a sibling use this moment as an opportunity to talk about their childhoods? How does your POV character respond to the story the sibling spins?
This is a meal served in an Ethiopian restaurant. Usually, the meal is shared. Your POV character is someone who does not like to share food (they didn’t choose this restaurant). But, they are also meeting someone they consider important. How does your POV character act in this situation?
The clerk that made this sign feels like her creativity is not being used well. Today, she will meet a man that will offer her something that will change the course of her life. Who is the man? What does he have for the clerk?
The Practice of Creativity 