Dream Scene | Writer's Digest

Write a scene in which a character tries to make sense of a strange dream they had.

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Earth Day | Writer's Digest

Write a scene set in a universe in which the inhabitants take good care of their planet. What does their world look like? How is it different that the reality we live in now?

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The Cold Open: Facing the Blank Page | Writer's Digest

It’s any writer’s greatest fear: Facing the blank page with no ideas to get started. William Kenower shares how to get into the right mindset to begin writing and find your muse.

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Dear Diary | Writer's Digest

Write a diary entry or a letter from your character's point of view. Are they re-discovering events from the past, or recording today's events so they don't forget? Do they have a unique perspective? Who are they writing to and why?

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Use Meditation, Prayer, and Intention to Unleash Your Creativity | Writer's Digest

Do you have thousands of unproductive thoughts cluttering your mind? Nina Amir offers her tips for using meditation to help boost your creativity by creating space for new ideas.

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Writing the Stream | Writer's Digest

Write a piece using the stream-of-consciousness technique.

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Fairy Tale Remake | Writer's Digest

Write a scene that puts a character or characters from a fairy tale in a different situation. What is different from their original story? How do they adapt to this change?

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Exercise of Perspective | Writer's Digest

Write a scene from an animal's perspective. What looks different from their perspective? Can the animal see that humans cannot?

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Seeing Green | Writer's Digest

Write a scene that includes the color green. Is your character wearing a green dress? Does someone feel envious? Are they recycling?

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Fake Vacation | Writer's Digest

Write a scene set far away from your character's home. Include the sights, smells, and sounds of the setting to give your piece a strong sense of place.

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