A useful article. Thanks for sharing

Laurie
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Usha Krishnan Sliva

Experiment — Try to write in different places, at different times, and with different writing instruments.

Freewrite – Choose one sentence in a paragraph and write a paragraph about it. Then choose one sentence from that paragraph and do it again.

Cluster – Choose key words and ideas; then write associated ideas and words in clusters around them. This process often forms new ideas.

Be flexible — Be willing to throw out sections of text that are causing problems or just don’t work.

Follow a routine — Follow a routine to get into the writing mood. Try activities like wearing comfortable clothing, using a certain pen, or listening to a particular CD or type of music.

Move — Physically move around, stretch, or walk.

Take a break — Get a snack or drink, talk to someone, or just relax for five minutes before starting to write again.

Concentrate — Focus on a different section or aspect of your paper. This sometimes leads to new insights in problem areas, while allowing you to get work done on another section.

Re-read — Read a print draft of the paper and jot down ideas while reading.

Relax! — The more you worry, the harder it gets to think clearly.

This is from LEO (Literary Education Online).

Plus, writing can include thinking time. On the commute to work, hanging on the phone or doing mundane jobs around the house, set your imagination to work on the next scene or plot. By the time you reach your computer, you’re then ready to “type” because you’ve already figured out what there is to say.

Elaine Saunders
Author – Fiction Writing Exercises