Unlock Writer’s Block ~ task 175: Word Work ~ take it any way you please!

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Here’s a happy homonym to round off this week’s creative writing inspiration ~ this one’s particularly good because it’s not only a homonym, but within each articulation of the word there are also plenty of homophones, so it places lots … Continue reading

Unlock Writer’s Block ~ task 174: the best way through it?

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Today offers another chance to take inspiration from the words of another, this time from another writer whose ideas were as profound as they were prolific. “The best way out is always through.” Robert Frost  Pen some prose using the … Continue reading

Unlock Writer’s Block ~ task 173: Creative writing inspiration the wordless way …

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This image has a given metaphor, but you might want to work it your own way …  … but however you choose to take it, aim to show, rather than tell and enjoy your Wordless Wednesday!

Unlock Writer’s Block ~ task 172: ‘Hold on’ for lyrical inspiration: the Tom Waits way’s the only way for me!

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It’s been a while since I shared some Tom Waits inspiration with you, but here’s a favourite of mine and I make no apologies for that, because as far as creative inspiration goes this man’s lyrical ability is the ultimate … Continue reading

Unlock Writer’s Block ~ task 171: could this be a good thing, or a bad thing …?

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Today’s creative writing task has the potential to be a conversation opener, or stopper, depending on context … so it’s up to you fire up your imagination and set that context in place.  Such contexts could be environmental, such as … Continue reading

Unlock Writer’s Block ~ task 169: Character and reputation ~ both as good as each other?

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For today’s creative writing inspiration, we are turning to the idea of self-image ~ always a juicy writing topic!  To help those creative ideas along, here are some wise words from a celebrated US basketball coach and author, John Wooden: … Continue reading

Unlock Writer’s Block ~ task 167: Lyrical inspiration

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Today’s creative writing inspiration to help banish that block is of the highly emotive, lyrical kind.  Many of us may have experienced unemployment,  or may know someone who is out of work.  At these times, most individuals desperately seek employment, … Continue reading

Unlock Writer’s Block ~ task 166: pet-friendly …?

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Today’s creative writing inspiration is of the pet-friendly kind!  It’s a fact at the moment, that in order to curry favour with potential clients, more and more shops, bars, pubs and hotels are becoming pet-friendly in the hope of getting … Continue reading

Unlock Writer’s Block ~ task 165: Words Work ~ or do they?

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Another TGI Friday moment, means more word work inspiration … and today’s?  Well, you could take it one way or another … Defined by the dictionary courtesy of Merriam-Webster as … a : doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness <eyes of an ambiguous color> … Continue reading

Unlock Writer’s Block ~ task 164: and now for something completely different …

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Today’s creative writing inspiration is still in the usual Thursday format ~ that of taking inspiration from the words of another, however today’s could result in something completely different, such as you just walking away from your writing for a … Continue reading

Unlock Writer’s Block ~ task 162: Mr. Pleasant ~ or is he?

An oldie but goodie for today’s lyrical inspiration, dedicated to everyone who’s struggling with character writing ~ The Kinks with Mr. Pleasant … I find this song interesting, even if you just stick with the title: there’s plenty of scope … Continue reading

Unlock Writer’s Block ~ task 161: are you in the mood, on this fine morning?

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Well, it’s a bank holiday, the sun is actually shining for a moment … so why the long face?   Yes, today’s creative writing motivation is all about  comes from taking someone’s black moment, particularly if it contrasts with a … Continue reading