Ready to give your imagination a workout? Whether you
consider yourself a writer or not give today’s story starter a try and see
where it takes you.
How does it work? Write
a poem, a story, a list, a dialogue, a description, or a song. Draw a picture. Play
the word association game. Set the timer for 10 minutes and do a free write.
Create a new character or put yourself in a new situation. See where the words and images take you. You
never know what may happen. Even if an idea isn’t going anywhere to begin with,
you may be able to use it some other time. Create a notebook and keep your
story starters and scraps of inspiration for later reference. See last month's Story Starter here.
Places have stories just like people do.
What story do you
see hiding in this picture?
Via Pinterest
What stands out to you? Does it remind you of a place you
have been or imagined? What does the picture not show? Notice the contrast.
Focus on a single detail. Explore. There are innumerable stories to discover.
Have fun! Share your first line or
what approach you took in the comments below!
