Getting Rid Of Writer's Block

It happens to everyone. You can't form a single sentence to save your life, even in the middle of a brilliant idea. Things just don't seem to connect and you're rethinking the entire plot of your story. Writer's block is seemingly inevitable, and who knows how long it will last? But no worry, there are some exercises you can use to help get things going again.

The best thing for a writer to do is to keep the pencil moving, no matter what. Sometimes this means resorting to writing about some fairly mundane things. However, if done properly, this can be quite an interesting experience. The first step: go outside.

Writing Prompts #2

Have you got that pesty writer's block again? These writing prompts should help inspire you! Try one of these prompts that you normally would not write about, but add your own style to it! Doing that will keep things fresh and exciting!

1. Your brother-in-law is arriving home from Iraq this afternoon. You stand there with your husband's (or wife's) family, seeing all the troops find their loved-ones. Finally, your brother-in-law finds your group, but you can't help but notice one troop that doesn't have a family to come home to. What do you do?

2. You're sitting in your living room watching the news. The news anchor is describing a serial killer who knocks three times on the front door, then attempts to break in through the back while the homeowner is distracted. Suddenly, you hear three knocks on your door... What do you do? Maybe it's just a neighbor? Your wife has too many groceries in her hands to open the door? How would you handle this scenario? Build up the suspense.

Writing Prompts #1

If you're stuck in a rut and can't find the inspiration to create your literary art, these writing prompts should help get the creative juices flowing!
In the comments section, go ahead and post the story you've written with the help of these prompts. Show everyone your interpretation!

1. An attractive brunette woman is holding hands with a man wearing thick-framed glasses, a pocket protector, and an orange argyle sweater. What is their story? How did they meet?

2. You're walking back home from a date. Due to construction, the street and sidewalk are completely blocked off, forcing you to walk through a dark alley to the next street over. You hear a loud noise. How does the rest of this scene play out?