Imagination Sparks Blogfest - Homeschool Yourself!

 

I've joined the Imagination Sparks Blogfest! Each day we are to post 1 idea that would spark the imagination!

Here is today's idea:

Get a high school or college writing textbook!

 
We have a great used bookstore that also sells homeschool textbooks. I found some gems in there and I'm slowly going through the texts doing the exercises. I've also gotten some great ideas for writing by doing the exercises (see My Garden). So, if you're nerdy, like me, go get a book. It's guaranteed to brush off the rust!

Imagination Sparks Blogfest - Disconnect!

 

I've joined the Imagination Sparks Blogfest! Each day we are to post 1 idea that would spark the imagination!

Here is today's idea:

Get away from the internet!

 
I get super productive when I am away from the internet. The internet sucks my life away, so I really love car rides, vacations, or just getting out in nature. I can focus on writing if I am away from the internet.

Imagination Sparks Blogfest - Read a Book!

I've joined the Imagination Sparks Blogfest! Each day we are to post 1 idea that would spark the imagination!

Here is today's idea:

Read a book in the genre you're writing in (and hopefully love).

I am encouraged by books that I love! The authors of those books were once aspiring authors like me. What do they have that I don't? Learn from those authors. Learn from those stories! There is a reason you love them and that means others love them too. Don't steal their ideas, but do learn all you can from them!

Imagination Sparks Blogfest - Call on God!

I've joined the Imagination Sparks Blogfest! Each day we are to post 1 idea that would spark the imagination!

Here is today's idea:

Seek inspiration from the Lord.


When I am stuck, I turn to the Bible for inspiration. I can't tell you how many times, scripture has offered just the right word or phrase I needed to get the writing juices flowing again. I know I shouldn't wait till I get "stuck" to turn to Jesus. He is always there for me. I just have to seek him. 
 

Imagination Sparks Blogfest - Be A Tree

I've joined the Imagination Sparks Blogfest! Each day we are to post 1 idea that would spark the imagination!

Here is today's idea:

Write from an unusual POV.

 
Pick an insect, animal, plant or tree, or an inanimate object and write as if you were it. I've done this one before and it is a lot of fun (see Mama Mosquito). 

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Imagination Sparks Blogfest - Don't Write

I've joined the Imagination Sparks Blogfest! Each day we are to post 1 idea that would spark the imagination!

Here is today's idea:

Get creative in another way (besides writing).

When I can't write, I do something else creative. That sometimes helps get me back on the writing track. I like to sketch with pencils. I also create two comics on the computer for extra fun.

I.T. comic -- "A Little Info Is..." 

Writing Comic -- "Writing Comes First"

Sketch of rocks - Maine coast line 

Imagination Sparks Blogfest - Photo Write

I've joined the Imagination Sparks Blogfest! Each day we are to post 1 idea that would spark the imagination!

Here is today's idea:

Use photos as writing prompts.

To spark the imagination weekly go to 1st Writes blog called See*Photo*Write. Our group created this Monday photo prompt. We each write about the week's photo on our personal blogs, then we linky it to 1st Writes. We'd love to have you join us!

I also have a page call Foto Prompts with some great photos to spark your writing. Hope you enjoy!

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