{"id":2453,"date":"2022-09-21T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.literatureandlatte.com\/?p=2453"},"modified":"2023-10-09T11:53:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T11:53:04","slug":"use-writing-prompts-to-help-spur-creativity-literature-and-latte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.literatureandlatte.com\/blog\/use-writing-prompts-to-help-spur-creativity-literature-and-latte","title":{"rendered":"Use Writing Prompts to Help Spur Creativity | Literature and Latte"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Writing prompts are a good way to exercise and help break through writer’s block.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<\/section>

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It is said that the best way to learn to write is to write, and the best way to keep writing is to write more. It may seem obvious, but for many people, simply getting words on a page can be a struggle.<\/p>\n

One way to flex your writing muscles is to use writing prompts, small ideas that include brief details about a character or situation, designed to spur your creativity. Writing prompts can be a single word – generally a noun or verb – a phrase, or a sentence or\u00a0two. They bring forth ideas from your subconscious, and allow you to express your imagination.<\/p>\n

You can work with a writing prompt by brainstorming, outlining, or writing. Think of this as an exercise at the gym, where you don’t worry about doing it perfectly, but rather see it as a way to exercise muscles that you haven’t flexed in a while.<\/p>\n

You don’t need to use writing prompts that match the type or genre that you write in. In fact, it may be better to try writing in another genre to build new writing muscles. There’s no expectation of publication, you won’t be graded; this sort of exercise is more like a musician doing scales, or a pro cyclist warming up on a stationary bike.<\/p>\n

Writing prompts are also a way to break through writer’s block. You may be working on a project that you’ve been struggling with for months, and you’ve hit a wall. You simply can’t see where your characters are going. Rather than sit and stare at your computer, or get sidetracked playing games or watching videos, find a writing prompt to work with. It may have nothing to do with your current project, but your sub-conscious may pick up on elements from the writing prompt and renew your inspiration.<\/p>\n

Here are a few ideas.<\/p>\n