If you could invent something, what would it be? Assume you could make it. Assume that it would work. Your invention doesn't have to be constrained by gravity or the speed of light. Nor does it have to follow rules of logic. But it can. What would you invent? How would it work? Who would use it? Why is it a good idea? Describe your invention in every way that you … [Read more...] about Invent Something
Creativity
It Grows Until It Doesn’t
What grows? Whatever isn't growing might have been growing once. Or it might start growing soon. Tangible and intangible things can grow. Until they stop. What never stops growing? Set up a page that leaves room for a title and some doodling or illustration space. Then write about things that grow. What makes them start to grow?What makes them stop? Use the word "grow." … [Read more...] about It Grows Until It Doesn’t
What Sunshine Does
The sun. Whether it is rising, setting, or going behind a cloud, the sun is always shining. Without sunlight, there wouldn't be much life-as-we-know-it here on earth. Write sentences that begin... When the sun shines on... Name something that the sun might shine upon. Tell what happens when it does. Work your way down the page with sentences that have that form, … [Read more...] about What Sunshine Does
Advertise A Chore
Make a handbill that advertises a chore or an obligation that looms in your future. Consider some of the elements of an effective handbill: Different sizes of type or lettering An eye-catching title A bulleted list of enticements Short phrases An inviting tone Illustration Color Conveys interest and excitement Make it seem like taking care of … [Read more...] about Advertise A Chore
Contradictory Characters
Begin with two lines of notes. Across the first line, write the names of objects or creatures that you consider pleasant, possibly cuddly. You will have room for about a half dozen. Across the second line, write descriptive words (adjectives) that describe qualities that are unpleasant or distasteful. Invent a character whose name has one word from each list. You might … [Read more...] about Contradictory Characters