• Workshops@  (204)

  • Aurora D – Book reviews, quotations, links and exercises for writers. Of special interest to writers of fantasy, children’s young adult fiction, and poetry.
  • Characters Journey – Inspiring techniques to help writers plan, plot and create, by Victoria Schmidt.
  • Creative Writing Exercises – Part of a book about spirituality. Chapter 4 is about creativity and has some writing exercises.
  • H B Writer’s Group – A small writer’s group that offers a new exercise to complete every month and the chance to receive feedback on your work from other writers.
  • Hatch’s Plot Bank – 2300+ plot ideas for fiction and screen writers.
  • Instant Muse – Free writing prompt utilities for poets and short fiction writers. Defeat writer’s block using the ‘random input’ suggestions: the poetry generator produces a first line of poetry, while the story starter produces building blocks for fiction.
  • Language is a Virus – Writing toys, games, and gizmo to inspire creativity. Writing exercises.
  • The Prompt Writer – Offers writing prompts in 20 different categories.
  • The Random Logline Generator – A customizable random generator of story scenerios, plots, and character names. For bored citizens, role-playing gamers, and mutant playwrites alike.
  • Resources for Creative Writers – Features writing prompts aimed at writers of fantasy and fiction, as well as tips on creating and using prompts.
  • Single Word Story Prompts – Story prompts are what motivate a storyteller to write.
  • The Story A Day Writer’s Kit – Get your creative juices flowing with this free, fun exercise for writers of all types.
  • Tribe: Free Write – Free writing forum. Abstract comments and non sequiturs, or other stories that are triggered by what you read.
  • Wake Up Writing – Daily writing exercise to get your pen moving first thing in the morning.
  • Write to the Heart – Writing therapy for personal development and creative expression.
  • Writer’s Block – Offers hints and tips and writing exercises. Includes an interactive story to add onto.
  • Writing Counterpoints – Two essays from entirely opposite perspectives to stimulate your writer’s muse.

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