Five questions to ask yourself when you don’t know what to write about
Often, writing is an exercise of endurance. What do I even write about? Why are all my stories and poems about the same topics, different versions of the same idea? Every time I notice my writing going in circles, I ask myself these questions: Have you stepped outside…
Inspiration: Find creative writing ideas to beat writer’s block
Creative writing, like any other form of art, needs the spark of inspiration. Where do our creative writing ideas come from? The origin of inspiration is the million-dollar question, but it's also the wrong question.
We think of inspiration as something that comes to us. Throughout art history, it's…
Beat Writer’s Block With Your Camera App Photos: 10-Word Short Stories
Struggling with writer’s block? You camera roll can be the best ally to get your creative juices flowing. A couple of days ago, I stumbled upon this Medium post and it’s been a godsend. I have a ton of photos I’d love to post and sometimes struggle to come…