SteelCaves Present

A Cure for Writer’s Block

Here below are 51 ideas to spark your imagination, and for an extra tip: The act of simply reading thoughtfully through the list will help you to think of other creative ideas.

Your first pet

Your last pet

Your (first) marriage

Your (first) divorce

Your first enemy

Your first friend

An imaginary idea that you once believed to be real

Your favourite relative

Your feelings about having no relatives

The first birth in your immediate family

The first death in you immediate family

How other people have reacted to your creativity

How you feel about the ways other people have reacted to your creativity

Your favourite childhood game

The first neighbourhood you remember

Your present neighbourhood

Your most memorable dream

Your scariest nightmare

Being read to by others

Your favourite food

Your favourite holiday

Being teased as a child

Your first love

Your favourite movie

Your most memorable teacher

Moving to a new home

Your family’s expectations for you

Your expectations for your family

Something you did as a result of peer pressure

Work

Your favourite boss or employer

Your least favourite boss or employer

Inspirational co-workers

Discouraging co-workers

A positive travel experience

Solitude

Controlling the behaviour of others

Having your behaviour controlled by others

A time when you felt proud of a family member

Feeling embarrassed by or ashamed of a family member

Your most treasured reward

Your most painful punishment

Your first thoughts about religion

Your present thoughts about religion

Making someone angry

Anger you felt towards someone

A favourite hiding place

A memorable street or alley

Being laughed at

Crying

The first time you said "I love you"

Has anyone out there got any more tips for writers? Let us know at bob@steelcaves.com