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?

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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 →

Unlock Writer’s Block ~ task 159: Inspiration from the words of another …

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As a variation of show, don’t tell, today’s creative writing inspiration from the words of another could almost lead you (or one of your characters) into a show and tell, if you’re not careful! It’s a classic from William Morris: … Continue reading →

Unlock Writer’s Block ~ task 157: lyrical inspiration … let’s just say what we’re thinking, shall we?

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I’m on the fence about this song as a whole (and don’t get me started on the video  ) but as far as taking creative inspiration from it, Ugly Kid Joe’s “Everything About You” is a great starting point! We all … Continue reading →

Unlock Writer’s Block ~ task 156: thinking about work in progress …

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We’re starting this week’s creative writing inspiration with the whole idea, literally, of work in progress, with those classic words: If you use this literally to tickle your creative fancy then there’s plenty of scope for building site setting, plot … Continue reading →