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, March 30, 2012

Your Other Self 5

Imagine the most difficult situation you could be in. (Funeral, Public speaking, Sky diving..anything you're afraid of.) Imagine you calling to your inner, your second personality to step up and take over. 


Write for fifteen minutes.


For more information about writing exercises, myself or what else I am up to, visit my website: http://www.verenaberger.com/sidelink%20writing%20exercises/writing_exercises.htm

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Your Other Self 4

Can you tell when people around are not true to themselves? Write about the most pretentious person you know.

Write for ten minutes - you might find a character!


For more information about writing exercises, myself or what else I am up to, visit my website: http://www.verenaberger.com/sidelink%20writing%20exercises/writing_exercises.htm

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Your Other Self 3

When and where do you pretend to be who you're not? Why?


Write for ten minutes.


For more information about writing exercises, myself or what else I am up to, visit my website: http://www.verenaberger.com/sidelink%20writing%20exercises/writing_exercises.htm

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Your Other Self 2

When and where can you truly and completely be yourself?


Write, filling a page nonstop


For more information about writing exercises, myself or what else I am up to, visit my website: http://www.verenaberger.com/sidelink%20writing%20exercises/writing_exercises.htm

Monday, March 26, 2012

Your Other Self 1

If you could be someone else, who would that be?


Write whoever comes to mind first. Write for five minutes.


For more information about writing exercises, myself or what else I am up to, visit my website: http://www.verenaberger.com/sidelink%20writing%20exercises/writing_exercises.htm

Friday, March 23, 2012

Moon 5

Write about being moonstruck.



Write for fifteen minutes or longer.


For more information about writing exercises, myself or what else I am up to, visit my website: http://www.verenaberger.com/sidelink%20writing%20exercises/writing_exercises.htm

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Moon 4

Are you influenced by the cycle of the moon? How?


Write for ten minutes nonstop.


For more information about writing exercises, myself or what else I am up to, visit my website: http://www.verenaberger.com/sidelink%20writing%20exercises/writing_exercises.htm

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Moon 3

A crescent moon means.....


Write for ten minutes.


For more information about writing exercises, myself or what else I am up to, visit my website: http://www.verenaberger.com/sidelink%20writing%20exercises/writing_exercises.htm

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Moon 2

Write about your honeymoon, past or future.


Write, filling a page nonstop.


For more information about writing exercises, myself or what else I am up to, visit my website: http://www.verenaberger.com/sidelink%20writing%20exercises/writing_exercises.htm

Monday, March 19, 2012

Moon 1

You're watching the moonrise. You're not alone.

Write for five minutes nonstoop.


For more information about writing exercises, myself or what else I am up to, visit my website: http://www.verenaberger.com/sidelink%20writing%20exercises/writing_exercises.htm

Friday, March 16, 2012

Elicit 5

When this happened to you, did you realize it and do it? If not, why not?

"Sometimes the most urgent and vital thing you can possibly do is take a complete rest."   Ashleigh Brilliant



Write for fifteen minutes.


For more information about writing exercises, myself or what else I am up to, visit my website: http://www.verenaberger.com/sidelink%20writing%20exercises/writing_exercises.htm

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Elicit 4

Have you done that?

"To succeed means that you may have to step out of line and march to the sound of your own drummer.
Keith Degreen


Write for ten minutes without stopping or editing.

For more information about writing exercises, myself or what else I am up to, visit my website: http://www.verenaberger.com/sidelink%20writing%20exercises/writing_exercises.htm

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Elicit 3

What does this quote make you think of?

"It is in your moment of decision that your destiny is shaped."    Anthony Robbins.


Write for ten minutes.


For more information about writing exercises, myself or what else I am up to, visit my website: http://www.verenaberger.com/sidelink%20writing%20exercises/writing_exercises.htm

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Elicit 2

Do you agree with this quote?

"There is nothing better than the encouragement of a good friend."
Katharine Butler Hathaway.


Write, filling a page.

For more information about writing exercises, myself or what else I am up to, visit my website: http://www.verenaberger.com/sidelink%20writing%20exercises/writing_exercises.htm

Monday, March 12, 2012

Elicit 1

Reading this quote, what are your first thoughts?

"A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something."
Wilson Mizner

Write for five minutes.

For more information about writing exercises, myself or what else I am up to, visit my website: http://www.verenaberger.com/sidelink%20writing%20exercises/writing_exercises.htm

Friday, March 9, 2012

Wanderlust 5

You lost your way.


Write for fifteen minutes, or until the story is told.


For more information about writing exercises, myself or what else I am up to, visit my website: http://www.verenaberger.com/sidelink%20writing%20exercises/writing_exercises.htm

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Wanderlust 4

What do you see in your rearview mirror?


Write for ten minutes, without overthinking things.


For more information about writing exercises, myself or what else I am up to, visit my website: http://www.verenaberger.com/sidelink%20writing%20exercises/writing_exercises.htm

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Wanderlust 3

You made the journey alone.


Write for ten minutes, nonstop.


For more information about writing exercises, myself or what else I am up to, visit my website: http://www.verenaberger.com/sidelink%20writing%20exercises/writing_exercises.htm

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Monday, March 5, 2012

Wanderlust 1

This is where I want to go..


Write for five minutes.


For more information about writing exercises, myself or what else I am up to, visit my website: http://www.verenaberger.com/sidelink%20writing%20exercises/writing_exercises.htm

Friday, March 2, 2012

Write about 5

Write about asking for mercy.




Write for fifteen minutes..or longer!


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Thursday, March 1, 2012

Write about...4

Write about something you see every day.


Write for ten minutes.


For more information about writing exercises, myself or what else I am up to, visit my website: http://www.verenaberger.com/sidelink%20writing%20exercises/writing_exercises.htm