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The Bottomless NotebookShery Ma Belle Arrieta-Russ Reading through a writers notebook or journal is like discovering pearls, rubies and diamonds amidst a pile of rubble. That little notebook is a powerhouse of ideas for every writer: The more you write down bits and pieces of your thoughts and observations, the more you are adding into the well of ideas for future works. Here are a few things you can record in your notebook or journal, so that in case you run out of ideas to write about, you can refer to it: Your Shoeboxed Life: Write what you know, feel and experience. Jot down snippets of events in your life. Write a sentence or a paragraph about a funny, embarrassing, happy or infuriating experience. The Interesting People. Scribble descriptions of people you meet every day. How do they react in certain situations How do their names fit their image A Word a Day. Whenever an interesting word catches your attention, write it down. It may have a different meaning for you a month or a year from now. If you keep a list of words in your notebook, these words can serve as story starters for you. Those Quotable Quotes. A meaningful quote can start you off to writing. Collect quotes you come across that interest you. Ordinary People with their One-Liners. Overheard lines in a conversation can sometimes spark your creative mind. Write down these one-liners in your notebook. They can be great story starters. Something You Read. Read good books. Keep a file of memorable lines or quotes. Write down quirky billboard ads. Scan the papers for one-liners. These are good idea stimulators. Emotions. Describe what you feel at any given moment. If you feel angry right now, write what your anger feels like. Descriibe it. Use vivid words. Writers are similar to store owners. Store owners stock their supplies in their shelves, while you stock ideas between the pages of your little writers notebook. You can make your stock endless, bottomless. You can reach down again and again for inspiration without exhausting your notebook of reserve. So start stocking your writers notebook today. A week from now, take a peek in it and you just might find something there that could connect your pen to paper.
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