So you want to write, but then ask, what do I write about? Where do I start? The best way to get idea’s for writing is by having a writer’s notebook. In it is born a seed of an idea that can grow into an extensive essay or story. So when you’re making your writers notebook here are some tips.
- Make it yours, add stickers or photos or art.
The idea here is to let your personality shine through because the things you like are the things you will want to write about.
2. If you are in need for seeds of ideas picture and children’s books can be a great place to start.
Picture book links.
http://www.magickeys.com/books/gingerbread/index.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6rp0SZX7lg
You try it. Listen to or read the book and see what idea's you get for your own story. Write it down in your writers notebook.
3. Songs can also be a great inspiration .
Song links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jtpf8N5IDE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo1VInw-SKc
Write in your writer’s notebook what they songs make you think about.
4. Nature
Sometimes just taking a walk and looking at nature can inspire you. Or writing down thoughts that make you wonder.
5. Diary
Sometimes just a daily kind of diary can be inspiring . Did someone in class do something silly that made you laugh, or even things that irritate you or make you mad?
You can grow smaller ideas from that big idea just like leaves from a stem. In fact if it helps you draw a stem with your big idea and let the smaller idea’s come out. Word webs can work for this as well.
Online interactive word web builder.
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