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One-Word Creative Prompts #2

Melinda Tognini June 7, 2022 No Comments

How does your mind make creative connections?

I find mine often does so in seemingly randomly and unexpected ways. But only when I give it space do so, such as when I’m walking or on long car trips.

This is a different aspect of the creative process from the need to stop procrastinating and “just begin”, but it’s a necessary part. One that is hindered by being constantly plugged into social media and other “noise” around us.

The following one-word prompts are designed to encourage connections—in whatever random way your mind and/or body decides to do so. It could be between the words themselves, or to a half-forgotten memory, or even an idea for a new detail about a fictional character.

Whether you’re a writer, family historian or creative in some other artistic discipline, I hope these will prompt you to make connections as you give yourself space to dream and imagine.

Select one each day of the month, or choose five to link together—or make up your own rules!

1. heart

2. photograph

3. song

4. musical instrument

[Photo by Karim MANJRA on Unsplash.]
5. illness

6. journey

7. poem

8. hometown

9. bear

10. hat

[Photo by Clem Onojeghuo on Unsplash.]
11. verandah

12. drink

13. river

14. trees

[Photo by Arnaud Mesureur on Unsplash.]
15. exam

16. teacher

17. book

18. counterfeit

19. vegetables

20. t-shirt

21. sunshine

22. rain

[Photo by Osman Rana on Unsplash.]
23. signs

24. eggs

25. sweet

26. sour

27. serviette

28. object

29. kangaroo

30. blanket

Over to You

What creative connections will you make today?

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Apologies for the late reply! I shall go check out your post - even the title is intriguing!
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I haven't read any of the books on your chain (though am reading Orbital currently) but love the clever links... And now adding Writer Laid Bare to my TBR.. my post is here - https://www.ladyinreadwrites.com/two-roads-diverged-in-the-words-with-trivia-twists-too/
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You're welcome! Thank you for being so generous with your time in answering my questions as well as all the incredible work encouraging creatives everywhere!
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