Google News is just packed with story ideas that are waiting for
writers to write them. The trick is finding them—and then, once you do,
knowing how to use them. If you're ever at a loss for ideas, plot elements,
characters, settings, or just inspiration, pair up with Google News and try one
or more of the following techniques to break your writer’s block:
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| Main screen of Google News |
1. Headlines
On the Google News home page, scroll down and
read the headlines. Choose three interesting ones that have nothing to do with
each other. Take each word in each of the headlines—you should have about
thirty words—and use them to write a poem or paragraph. Make sure you use all
of the words, even the difficult ones; that's part of the challenge.
