Writing Exercises

Aurora D :

- Book reviews, quotations, links and exercises for writers. Of special interest to writers of fantasy, children's young adult fiction, and poetry.
Bibliographic Junkies :

- Writing prompts and a supportive and active email community. Aiming to not only jump start your writing habit but also provide feedback on daily writes and ongoing projects.
Characters Journey :

- Inspiring techniques to help writers plan, plot and create, by Victoria Schmidt.
Creative Writing Exercises :

- Part of a book about spirituality. Chapter 4 is about creativity and has some writing exercises.
Creativity Portal :

- Writing prompt generator can be used for writing, blogging, art projects, music, discussion.
Fear of Writing :

- Known as the Fertile Material, these writing prompts can be used by both new and seasoned writers to put the fun back into creative writing. Email newsletter.
Flickr: Wordiness :

- Photos and art with or about words. Inspiration for those who write the words.
H B Writer's Group :

- A small writer's group that offers a new exercise to complete every month and the chance to receive feedback on your work from other writers.
Hatch's Plot Bank :

- 2300+ plot ideas for fiction and screen writers.
The Inkslinger :

- Official website of Donna Sundblad. Writing prompts available from her weblog.
Language is a Virus :

- Writing toys, games, and gizmo to inspire creativity. Writing exercises.
OnceWritten.com :

- A resource for new and emerging authors, with writing contests, advice, and reader recommendations.
PlotStorming.com :

- A community for writers and role playing gamers that helps brainstorm characters, plots, and worlds. The site also offers daily inspiration through writing prompts in case a writer gets stuck.
The Prompt Writer :

- Offers writing prompts in 20 different categories.
Pumping Your Muse Prompts :

- Author of 'Pumping Your Muse', Donna Sundblad offers regular writing prompts to boost your creativity.
The Random Logline Generator :

- A customizable random generator of story scenarios, plots, and character names. For bored citizens, role-playing gamers, and mutant playwrights alike.
Resources for Creative Writers :

- Features writing prompts aimed at writers of fantasy and fiction, as well as tips on creating and using prompts.
52stories :

- We provide one photo per week and you write a story based on that photo. We publish your story and other writers provide feedback.
The Story A Day Writer's Kit :

- Get your creative juices flowing with this free, fun exercise for writers of all types.
Tera's Wish :

- Exploring the energy within each of us that fulfills and makes us most happy. Writing exercises.
Tribe: Free Write :

- Free writing forum. Abstract comments and non sequiturs, or other stories that are triggered by what you read.
Wake Up Writing :

- Daily writing exercise to get your pen moving first thing in the morning.
Write Impulsive :

- A web-based community for writers to post up work, join in challenges and give/ receive comments with others who love writing, regardless of age, ambition or standard.
Write On Right Now! :

- Susan Taylor Brown gives writing prompts and exercises in her weblog.
Write to the Heart :

- Writing therapy for personal development and creative expression.
Writer's Block :

- Offers hints and tips and writing exercises. Includes an interactive story to add onto.
Writing Counterpoints :

- Two essays from entirely opposite perspectives to stimulate your writer's muse.
Writing Fix :

- Daily and interactive writing prompts.
Zero Destinies :

- A prompt weblog for those with zero destinations left in the current work or simply want to get something started. Provides concrete scenes or images instead of vague words or ideas.