We all need a kick start once in a while. This weekend was no exception for me. Here are some great visual exercises to jump start your imagination and take you for a ride. These kick starters are courtesy of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. If you write or illustrate for children's writing market you are missing out on good information if you do not belong to this organization.
Can you meet the challenge of writing a thousand words from this photograph? You can do it. That translates to approximately four pages. Let me know if you were able to do it.
WRITING EXERCISE
1. Describe Grandma's dream.
2. Describe the baby's dream.
3. Imagine this scene takes place on a holiday. Write about the holiday and what has happened to make this pair so sleepy.
Have fun,
Carma
Great tips and a very cute picture of grandma. I love your blog. It always has so much information. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWarmly,
Terri
http://heartfeltwords4kids.blogspot.com
Thanks Terri,
ReplyDeleteI think we always can use a little jump start to get the juices going.
Carma
I need to do more of these exercises. I just got assigned a finish this sentence type of thing for the upcoming Muse Conference. Are you involved in that? They have several workshops for children's writers.
ReplyDeleteTheresa
yea..i'm agree. more picture is more says
ReplyDeleteLooked like me this last weekend with my grandson with both of us under the weather.
ReplyDeleteGreat writing prompt.
Judy
http://www.localfoodconnections.com
Hey Judy,
ReplyDeletethat is so funny. I know what you mean about being under the weather.
Carma
Hi Theresa,
ReplyDeleteYes I am doing the Muse conference but I am taking it easy and only signed up for 3 forums.
Carma
Hello stratocaster,
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by. I think visuals are very helpful writing prompts.
Carma