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Summary

The website provides writing prompts and tips for aspiring writers to overcome writer's block and craft intriguing first lines.

Abstract

The article titled "Writing Prompts for Aspiring Writers (1)" offers guidance to writers struggling with starting their stories. It suggests beginning with a vivid scene already in mind, regardless of its place in the narrative, to help generate ideas. The article also recommends using a timer and a marker to list objects in one's surroundings, then selecting three to create an engaging opening line. An example of such a line is provided: "I saw the news earlier. A government laptop had been stolen and I knew the thief ..." The piece is part of a series by Susi Moore, who encourages writers to explore their creativity and find inspiration through her publication MuserScribe.

Opinions

  • The author, Susi Moore, emphasizes the importance of flexibility in writing, suggesting that one can start writing from any point in the story that feels most compelling.
  • She advocates for the use of visual prompts and time constraints to stimulate the writing process.
  • Moore believes that the opening line of a story can be informed and improved upon after writing other parts of the narrative.
  • The article conveys that the order in which a story is written is irrelevant to the final product, as long as it resonates with the reader.
  • Susi Moore's approach to writing encourages aspiring writers to trust their instincts and embrace spontaneity when starting a new piece.

WRITING PROMPTS — GETTING STARTED

Writing Prompts for Aspiring Writers (1)

WRITING THOSE FIRST LINES …

Once upon a time … there was a writer who couldn’t write their first line.

Sometimes an opener just won’t come. So, what to do?

1. JUMP IN

I try jumping into a scene that’s already in my head, no matter whereabouts in the story it appears. You can always come back to your opening, informed by the new information the scene may provide.

No will ever know in what order you wrote your story except you.

2. LOOK AROUND

Try a timer (set your phone to one minute). Have your favourite colour marker and write one word for everything you see around you, whether it be a cat, a plant, a door, a laptop, a photograph, a coffee mug, a newspaper headline. Pick three and try to compose an intriguing first line.

3. AND WRITE …

From my suggestions, I’ve put together:

‘I saw the news earlier. A government laptop had been stolen and I knew the thief … ‘

Now it’s your turn. Good luck!

This is the first in a series of writing tips and articles (Writing Prompts for Aspiring Writers) created by Susi Moore. Whether you’re drawing a blank or looking for a little inspiration, Susi produces ideas and original prompts for all aspiring writers.

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For musings, original writing prompts, and more, MuserScribe can be found on Facebook and Twitter.

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