Reading through a writer's 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 fro
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