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Old 06-27-2008, 01:25 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I'm no expert in writing but there are a couple tricks I use to help jumpstart my brain when the words get stuck.

Try writing backwards. Weird but work from the conclusion of a matter and then build the story.

This is a trick I picked up from U2 but take some words that rhyme together closely along with similar meanings like "deception, deflection, reflection" and work thoughts out of that. (but don't use those...i already used it in a song!) lol

Watch other people on the subway, street, etc. and try to capture their moods, feelings, emotions, etc. It can open your mind to new ideas and viewpoints to help freshen up your thinking.

I dunno if you play an instrument but just play simple chords and melodies and sing nonsense until the words start to fall into place. I do that all the time which causes my girlfriend to think I'm absolutely nuts but it's funny how words start to fit where you would have never put them.

Hope it helps!
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