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If there’s one thing that writers struggle with from time to time, it’s a lack of inspiration. Some call it a funk. Some call it writer’s block. Whatever term you have for it, how do you get that inspiration flowing again?

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Happy October, writers! Our theme for the month is Writer’s Block, and we think it’s safe to say we’ve all been there a time or two. For today’s writing tip, we thought we’d kick off the new theme with our favorite way to help overcome that pesky block. If we’re not feeling it in our writing nook, bed, kitchen table (you get the idea😅), a new environment or change of scenery can help. Get outside. Go to the park. Hit the beach. Drive to a friend’s house. Step away from your usual haunts and immerse yourself in a place that can help spark your imagination, or even just your emotions. Have you ever dealt with writer’s block before?

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As we wrap up the month of September and our imagery theme, we have one last prompt for you. Using the associated image, write about the person who is on this path. Why are they on it? Are they running towards or away from a person/situation/etc.? What do they see as they get deeper into the trees? In addition to the prompt, don't forget about today's writing challenge and submit your work to be featured! "Crisp air, long nights, a cascade of color."

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Words are the building block of stories, of poetry, of essays, of our personal thoughts made reality on paper. They’re the tools that writers need to convey emotions, scenes, imagery, and so much more. How do you wield your writer’s tool, your words, to bring your imagery to life? Share in the comments below👇👇

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Today was one of those days where we were firmly in our feelings. Tea is a great way we get out of our funk or weird head spaces. The other way is to write it out and express what we’re dealing with — angry words and scribbles and all. Writing is a way for many to not only escape, but also delve inwards and face our issues and unwind. Between a great cup of tea (or twelve), our trusty pen, and blank page, there’s nothing we can’t overcome —including all the feelings. What’s one way you de-stress, unwind, or face what’s going on in your life?

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Today’s challenge is all about going after what we want in life, whether that’s related to our writing or something else entirely. Our one true wish for this life was to become a recognized author with a major publishing company — and we’re working on it 😉 In life, our wish is to be able to find happiness in any situation. We heard once that happiness is a choice and not an outcome, and that phrase has stuck with us as powerful words to live by. So for today’s challenge, we want to hear from you: What’s your one true wish?

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Have you ever been reading a book and have inspiration hit you like a ton of bricks? No? Just us? We’ve been reading quite a few historical fiction books lately, and the vivid scenery and landscape has completely enthralled us. It’s so amazing when you can clearly imagine a place in your mind to the point that the sounds and scents are right there as well. That’s how imagery and scenery should be written, so We’re taking that as a challenge! Speaking of, today’s writing challenge is: “The fire in her eyes can burn the world to the ground.” Submit your work to be featured on our channels!

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When you're writing your and trying to describe a scene, it's best to let the imagery guide the writing. But how do you do that without pausing the actual story? Share the imagery in small pieces. Let the imagery and all its details help to enlarge the action and bring context to the dialogue you're working with. Yes, writers like Tolkien and Martin spend page after page describing locations, characters, and more, but that can strain the reader if not handled with the upmost care. For many writers, however, they find success in the simplicity and the flow that sharing imagery in bite-sized pieces allows. What have you found in your writing that helps you keep the imagery flowing without stopping or pausing the story you're creating? And this directly ties in to today's writing challenge: Imagine yourself in any fictional world and write a scene from your perspective. Share your work with us to be featured on our channel!

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The ebb and flow of the waves mimics our daily lives. Today’s prompt is about looking to the changing tides for inspiration. What has changed in life? What has been released or let go? How have the waves swept away the things that no longer serve you (or your character)? Use the associated image to guide your writing. Don’t forget to submit your work to be featured on our channels!

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Writer’s block is no fun. And when it comes to imagery, it’s hard to write yourself out of it. One way that helps us is to change up our writing. We’ll jump from fiction to poetry or journaling, imagery to character development. How do you overcome writer’s block? Don’t forget today’s challenge: Lost, but not forgotten. #writenowbox #writenowchallenge #writing #writersblock #writersofig #journaling #imagery #writerproblems #writingproblems #fictionwriting #writingtips #writerlife (at Orange County, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFJFVP1Dlia/?igshid=1rkkuqsbhxd1v

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Now that restaurants and cafes are opening their doors once again, where is your go-to reading/writing spot? We love @morninglavenderoc 😍 A matcha latte and macarons are all we need to get in the zone. Don’t forget about today’s challenge! 👇 Write about a childhood memory you’d like to return to.

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Have you been keeping up with our daily challenges? Today, take a selfie and share it with us to be featured on our channels!

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Writing consistently every day can take its toll. The need to rest, recharge, and come back with new ideas is so necessary. For us, picking up a good book and getting lost in a new world is just what we need to keep our creative juices flowing before we go back to our WIP. What's your go-to when you need a break from writing?

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The saying is true. The more you write, the more you try, the better you will get. You'll pick up on patterns, what works, what doesn't, different cliches, and so much more when you just keep at it. Don't be afraid to pick up that pen or start typing away. But now we want to know what you like better: Pen and paper or keys and a screen?

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As we take the day to celebrate the essential workers and people in our lives who've made it possible for us to achieve our goals and dreams, it makes us think about how we are all connected. Even in only a small way. From our location to the people we know to the profession we're in or something else, the world isn't as unknown as it once was, and today's writing challenge celebrates that.👇👇 "One touch of nature makes the whole world kin." - William Shakespeare. Submit your writing to be featured on our channels!

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We may be a day late and a post short, but life has a habit of getting in the way for all of us. And that's OK. Sometimes it will offer inspiration, sometimes it will offer frustration, but it's all how you look at it. As writers, that's what we need to pay attention to. We need to pay attention to different situations, different emotions and feelings, so we can use it as motivation, inspiration, and even reflection in our writing. And that's why this quote from Susan Sontag is perfect to encapsulate Day 3's challenge: Take a picture of what lies outside your window and write what you see.

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Writing is a way of life, but man!! Sometimes it’s hard to pick up that pen. When you’re struggling to sit down and put ink to paper, what’s something that you do to help you get the words to flow?