Sep 26 2008
Writing One Word At A Time
One of my favorite ways of coming up with ideas to write about start with a single word. There are many times when just one word can create a great scene, or even an entire world. These are called One Word Prompts, and anyone can create their own list of ideas.
It all starts with a blank computer screen, or a sheet of paper. Then it’s just a matter of letting your mind wander, one word at a time. You can number your list, or just do bullets, whatever makes you happy. And don’t limit yourself to single syllable words, get wild. Use nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, anything goes, as long as you’re writing. Sometimes, just writing that list will get things moving.
Now get inventive. Create new names, ideas, places, and even diseases. It’s your world, use your own words. I once created an entire list of mythological creatures, based on different sounds. For instance, off the top of my head, let’s create the Morphadonalite. A creature that appears as one being during the day, and another at night. Whatever you want, it’s right.
Even when you feel like there is nothing to write about, make yourself write. One word prompts will get you motivated and will start the creative process. And keep that list for future use, add to it as the days go by, and see what genius creations you can come up with.
That’s a great idea. It is important to always have a pen and notebook with you to jot down those words and ideas. Thanks.
Jo
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I usually find the best ideas come to me around 3 am in the morning.
Oh that is a great idea. I will have to start doing that for when I’m writing something for someone or just writing one of my books I like to do but never end up finishing.lol. Thanks
@ Jodapoet–Thanks honey. You’re right, a person should have a notebook with them all the time. However, if you don’t happen to have one around, you can use napkins, paper placemats, and even toilet paper. Yes, I’ve done that one myself. LOL
@ Sire–Cerebral Dictaphone, yeah, I want one of those. I’ve often thought if I could come up with a way to bring all my thoughts into reality, my life would be easier. But I never had a term for it. Way Cool.
@ Yan–I’ve had a few 3am ideas, but they didn’t sound quite as good after a night’s sleep. LOL
@ Arradya–I’m so glad you liked this idea. Let us know if you use it and how it worked for you. And don’t feel bad, I’ve got tons of those books that never get finished. LOLOLOL