Authors often ask about writing exercises, and instead of giving you some, I'll tell you the advantages and several places to find excellent ones.
Writing exercises not only stretch your mind, they also give you an opportunity to try different styles and types of writing. When an exercise gets you writing about something you have absolutely NO interest in, you are forced to think in new ways. At that point, writing exercises become an opportunity for you to sharpen your writing skills and to clear negative and distracting thoughts from your mind before you get to work on your real writing.
If you try a writing exercise and do not relate to it, then switch and try something else. (However, it if is an assignment, then it's a test of your self-discipline and ability to step outside your comfort zone to complete whatever is assigned. Never pass up that chance to grow as a writer.)
A great writing exercise was introduced in Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way. She calls it "your morning pages"; it is simply journaling three pages every morning. Julia explains that writing these pages each day opens our hearts and minds to creativity, and starts our writing juices flowing.
I liked this because prior to reading her book, I would go months without journaling since there was not enough time in the morning to write everything I wanted to. By limiting myself to three pages, I could always find the time and it caused me to be selective and concise in my thinking. And yes, there were days when I was rushed in the morning, so I "cheated" and just wrote very, very big.
Another place to experience a writing exercise is a creative writing class. You don't have to pay the high cost of a college credit class and worry about final exams and so forth. You can usually find a Continuing Education Creative Writing class at local colleges, or park districts. Sometimes they will give an assignment such as "Write two pages about spinach" (or gutters or cocoons or paths). It is amazing, inspiring and surprising to hear how different students approach the same topic from a variety of angles.
Often writer's groups provide writing exercises. Look for a group at your library, or even at local book stores. Some are available on-line. If a group doesn't give you the help you need, keep looking and asking around till you find another one that suits you.
And if you have no group or class to join or if your group is looking for a writing exercise, you can find great ones at http://www.6ftferrets.com/exercise-content.html They have ideas for groups or individuals. You are bound to find something that will power up your creativity and writing style.
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