tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29124670.post-1149823099966676532006-06-08T20:17:00.000-07:002006-06-08T20:18:19.966-07:001. Have another person make up a title, and you write a poem, story, play, etc. that goes with that title.<br /><br />2. Open the dictionary, and use that word as an inspiration to the story.<br /><br />3. Create word banks: have your writer friends write down 10 of their favorite words. Cut them up and put them in a box. Shake the box and pick a word or words. Use the word(s) in your writing.<br /><br />4. the Best way to prepare for TAKS Testing: Write more often, use description, concentrate voice...<br /><br />5. Brainstorm and always write down ideas even if you don't use it at that time, you can use it later.<br /><br />6. Listen to music, and respond to what you hear.<br /><br />7. Read a famous quotation and use it as a starting point. <br /><br />8. Write about your favorite things or your least favorite things.<br /><br />9. Read a story or book-----this can serve as a good starting point.<br /><br />10. Study things that you are interested in and write about it!!<br /><br />11. Think of anything or ask someone.<br /><br />12. Use your imagination.<br /><br />13. Look on the computer for ideas.<br /><br />14. Make a continuation or prequel of a piece you have already written.<br /><br />15. Look at the name on paint swatches for inspiring names and words.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29124670-114982309996667653?l=youngauthorscamp2006.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08681841373442311222noreply@blogger.com0