There is no such thing as writer’s block. Not when we have writing prompts in our armoury.
Pick a prompt or one of the beginnings, set your timer for five minutes and free-write about each one.
Five minutes works for me to get my first thoughts down on paper; you can always expand on your writing and use it as an essay, diary entry, letter to a friend, a poem or blog post.
Begin a sentence
- The scent of vanilla reminds me of… (substitute vanilla with your favourite scent).
- The truth is…
- When I boarded the bus… (or train, boat, etc).
- I need proof…
- Sweltering doesn’t even…
- Despite the rain…
- This is my first time here and…
- I wish I had said…
- I remember when…
- If I hadn’t…
- That old adage…
- You know…
- Have you ever…and..? …
- They say being single…
- I choose to be single because…
- I’m glad I’m an introvert…
- If I had to choose a superpower, I’d choose…
- I write because…
- The day started off…
- Once upon a time…
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Set the scene
Describe in colourful detail where you’re sitting right now.
Describe your dream writing desk; from the desk to your writing instruments, pen, typewriter, computer, paper, blotter, trays; describe the shapes and colours.
Imagine you’re the servant King David appoints to look after Bathsheba whenever she’s visiting the palace while Uriah is away at war. Describe your moral turmoil knowing the sin they were committing.
Where is the way where light dwellerth? Read Job 38:19 KJV. Imagine that God told you the location. Describe it in vivid detail.
Imagine that wisdom is a real person. Describe her.
Maintaining Writing Momentum
Develop your writing habits by keeping a regular writing schedule that helps you maintain your writing momentum. Remember, your first draft isn’t your final draft.
Write the way that works for you. Just keep writing.
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