Reading through a writer's notebook or journal is like discovering pearls, rubies and
diamonds amidst a pile of rubble.
That little notebook is a powerhouse of ideas for every writer: The more you write
down bits and pieces of your thoughts and observations, the more you are adding into the
well of ideas for future works.
Here are a few things you can record in your notebook or journal, so that in case
you run out of ideas to write about, you can refer to it:
Your Shoeboxed Life: Write what you know, feel and experience. Jot down
snippets of events in your life. Write a sentence or a paragraph about a funny,
embarrassing, happy or infuriating experience.
The Interesting People. Scribble descriptions of people you meet every day. How
do they react in certain situations? How do their names fit their image?
A Word a Day. Whenever an interesting word catches your attention, write it down.
It may have a different meaning for you a month or a year from now. If you keep a list of
words in your notebook, these words can serve as story starters for you.
Those Quotable Quotes. A meaningful quote can start you off to writing. Collect
quotes you come across that interest you.
Ordinary People with their One-Liners. Overheard lines in a conversation can
sometimes spark your creative mind. Write down these one-liners in your notebook. They
can be great story starters.
Something You Read. Read good books. Keep a file of memorable lines or quotes.
Write down quirky billboard ads. Scan the papers for one-liners. These are good idea
stimulators.
Emotions. Describe what you feel at any given moment. If you feel angry right
now, write what your anger feels like. Descriibe it. Use vivid words.
Writers are similar to store owners. Store owners stock their supplies in their
shelves, while you stock ideas between the pages of your little writer's notebook.
You can make your stock endless, bottomless. You can reach down again and again
for inspiration without exhausting your notebook of reserve.
So start stocking your writer's notebook today. A week from now, take a peek in it
and you just might find something there that could connect your pen to paper.
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