Make Excuses
Write down every excuse you’ve ever come up with for not writing. Then write down every excuse you can possibly think of that anyone ever might come up with for not writing (e.g. ‘I was just about to start Chapter II when: demons ate my notebook; the dog levitated; the tree outside caught fire…). Use one of them as a story starter.
Whinge on the Page
Start with "I don't like writing about" and write for 15 minutes.
Go Backwards
Think up an intriguing last line. Now work backwards from that. If you're stuck for a last line, borrow one from a book, story, TV show or piece of conversation.
If you borrow from somebody else's work, remember to come back and change the last line when you've finished your story. It's just there to get you started (or, er, finished).
Picture Seeds
You know the drill by now. Write for 15 minutes using one or more of the pictures below to inspire you. If you're feeling extra adventurous (or stuck) use the picture prompts in combination with one of the other exercises.
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