Writing Exercises

Are you running out of writing exercise ideas? You've come to the right blog.
I believe, writing - or any other art form - takes practice. Some of us write morning pages, some keep diaries, some write a hundred drafts, others "keep in shape" with writing exercises.
Personally, I prefer writing exercises and am always looking for new ideas. Surely - I assume - I can't be the only writer out there, searching for fresh stimulation. That is why I designed this blog, to share my "starters" with you.
So, plant your butt on a chair and start writing. Better yet sign up and receive my new writing exercise postings via email.

Friday, September 30, 2011

Don't sweat the small stuff 5

How do you deal with the nagging worries that eat up your energy? Do you talk to yourself? Pray? Take sleeping pills?
Do you like the way you deal with the big stuff? If not, can you change it?

Write for ten minutes.


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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Don't sweat the small stuff 3

Did you ever worry about something so much it gave you sleepless nights, and then it turned out alright and all the worrying was for nothing?  What was it and can you laugh about it now?


Write for ten minutes.


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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Don't sweat the small stuff 2

What do you consider "big stuff"? Where does the "little stuff" end and the "big stuff" begin for you begin? Are you good at separating the two? How so?

Write for five minutes.



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Monday, September 26, 2011

Friday, September 23, 2011

Multiple Choice 5

PERSONALITIES
- Serious and quiet, interested in security and peaceful living.
- Quietly forceful, original, and sensitive
- Independent, analytical, and determined.
- Practical, traditional and organized.
- Creative, resourceful, and intellectually quick.
- Assertive and outspoken, driven to lead.
- Enthusiastic with outstanding people skills


Which one describes you best? Choose one and write for ten minutes.  


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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Multiple Choice 4

Weird things in coffee
- condensed milk at bottom of cup
- butter (unsalted)
- beer
- chicken broth
- cranberry juice

Which one would you try? What do you add to your java or tea?

Write for five minutes, or fill a page whichever comes first.


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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Multiple Choice 3

Family Members
- Mother in law
- Great-uncle
- First cousin twice removed
- Stepsister
- Grand-nephew
- Life partner


Choose one and write for ten minutes.


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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Multiple Choice 2

Do you know any of these unusual sports?
- Man v.c. Horse
- Wife Carrying
- Bog Snorkelling
- Toe Wrestling
- Fistball 
- Octopush
- Chess Boxing 
- Cheese Rolling

Choose one and write about it filling a page. If you don't know any of these sports then you can write about how you imagine on of them is played.


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Monday, September 19, 2011

Multiple Choice 1

COLORS:
- Azure
- Asparagus
- Amber
- Auburn
- Apricot
- Arsenic
- Almond
- Amethyst

Choose a color and write for five minutes.


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Friday, September 16, 2011

Superstitions 5

Is your writing routine working for you? Consider your exercise from Monday. What habits could you change? Would you?



Write for fifteen minutes.

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Superstitions 4

Have you ever had your fortunes told? If so, did it influence any decisions you made afterwards? If not, why? Do you think it would influence you in any way?




Write for ten minutes without stopping.


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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Superstitions 3

Do you believe in luck? Or do you believe you are the maker of your own luck?  What happened to you, that made you believe in one or the other?















Write for ten minutes without stopping.


Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Superstitions 2

What is your worst fear? Does it hold you back sometimes? Why?


Write until you filled a page. Write without stopping. 

Monday, September 12, 2011

Superstitions 1

Do you have any superstitions? What "routine" do you perform before you sit down to write?


Write for 5 minutes.


Friday, September 9, 2011

Senses 5

Touching

Describe the material and texture of your most comfortable shoes.


Write for fifteen minutes, maybe there is a story in your shoe!


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Thursday, September 8, 2011

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Senses 3

Hearing

Describe laughter. Use metaphors and similes.


Write for ten minutes, nonstop.


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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Senses 2

Tasting


What can you write about liver and onions, in reagards to taste.


Write a page, nonstop.



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Friday, September 2, 2011

Back to School 5

Imagine you are a teacher. What subject would you teach? What are you extremely good at?


Write for 15 minutes. Brag about yourself!



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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Back to School 4

What is your opinion on teachers?
Do or did you know a teacher who would make a colorful fiction character? Why?


Write for ten minutes without stopping.


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