Get Your Creative Juices Flowing

Whenever I get a little stuck with my writing, one of the things I do is make a pit-stop in my garden. Being with nature does a lot of good for the soul but it equally relaxes my mind and body too. I don't put too much pressure on my mind - just let my hands and heart do all the work. 

Nature soothes me with the gentle song of the birds, the swaying of trees, the symmetry of flowers, and the flitting of the insects. I don't set any expectations for myself but before I know it, my mind starts filling with hundreds of words, waiting to find an expression in my writing.

I go back to my desk with renewed energy and some fresh ideas inspired by nature. 

What works for me is the change in the surroundings. 

You need to explore the right boost to stimulate your mind. Is it a book, a walk, cooking, playing an instrument, speaking to someone close, catching a movie, daydreaming, exercising, or doing something else? 

Only you can find the source that will change every dimension of your cognitive process and get your creative juices flowing.

Using Creative Writing Prompts

As an author, I've often explored the efficacy of creative writing prompts. 

They work - for me!

When you read about authors who are able to pen 10,000 words per day and I'm barely able to get 100 words written on some days, then writing prompts come to my rescue. They are a great tactic to prompt me to do what I enjoy doing the most, i.e. writing. 

And yes, you can get a little sluggish even with things you love!

We all know that the same prompt can conjure varied scenarios, characters, and plots in different people's minds. I've taken that thought a step further. 

What I try to do is pick up a few random words from a book or a newspaper and try to string them together in different forms. New ideas pop out randomly and lo and behold, before I know it, I'm back to my favourite activity again.

Do you use creative writing prompts? And what is your secret sauce to get your creative juices flowing?