Y’all know how much I love prompts.
When my brain is dry as dust and I’m scraping the bottom for ideas seems as if a writing prompt lights a fire and once again I’m off and running.
But what is the best way to use a writing prompt?
Recently, I read an article that gave me more food for thought about the use of writing prompts.
How to Use Writing Prompts to Become a Better Writer By
She gave suggestions how best to use prompts to become a better writer as well as a published writer. I suggest you hop over to The Write Life and read this great article on getting the most out of writing prompts.
Are you getting the biggest bang possible from a writing prompt?
Let me know your technique in the comments section. I love new tips. Please pass this post on to your Facebook and Twitter pals.
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thanks for the tips!
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Welcome! and thanks for leaving me a comment.
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I like prompts for sparking creativity. I don’t really have a technique so much as I go with a spontaneous connection. Then I use a constraint (form or word count) to refine the creative idea into a story. I’m inspired by the variety of responses to a single prompt, which is why I host a weekly challenge for flash fiction.
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Sounds like you do have a technique, and a pretty good one. I like to word associate and see what pops. Sometimes I end up with trash, other times…
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Ah, it’s those other times that makes the practice worth it! 🙂
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