Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Symptoms and Cures for Writer's Block
Are you stuck in a writing rut? Look here for a list of symptoms and possible cures to get your creative juices flowing again.
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Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: 'Jeffrey and Sloth' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
This teaching guide for Jeffrey and Sloth, a story written by Kari-Lynn Winters, provides a synopsis of the story, discussion questions and teaching ideas. The book is about the experience of writer's block and how to overcome it. The...
Harold D. Underdown
Are You a Writer Looking for Inspiration?
A very helpful article for writers looking for inspiration. Presents advice about inspiration from the past, present, and future. Article written for children's literature but may also apply to other genres.
Other
Angel vs. Devil: Vanquish Writer's Block
Author Karen Wiesner describes the angel muse and the devil muse that sit on opposite shoulders, building up or tearing down confidence. She gives the telltale signs of the devil muse at work and suggests counter attacks to help the...
Scholastic
Scholastic: "I Feel" Origami Boxes
Give your students writing prompts to help them with their writer's block by using these PDF templates of boxes with open-ended prompts written on them. Although targeting elementary students, the concept could be used for middle school...
University of Richmond
University of Richmond: Brainstorming
This site from the University of Richmond provides step-by-step guidelines through the prewriting brainstorming process. Recommended as a solution to writer's block. Though brief in its content, the site is factual and informative.
Love To Know Media
Your Dictionary: Reflective Journal Writing Tips for Students
This site focuses on reflective journal writing including the benefits to students, ways to deal with writer's block, and tips for journal writing.
Caro Clarke
The Doldrums: When the Wind Leaves Your Sails
This is the 16th article in a series that gives advice to the new novel writer. This is a particularly interesting and helpful article on how to deal with periods in writing when your enthusiasm wanes.
Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson's Bay Company: Our History: James Houston
James Houston was a devoted arctic naturalist and writer. His life and accomplishments as well as his dedication to the Inuit people are profiled in this article.
BBC
Bbc Arts: Shaking the Spiders Out (A Visual Poem)
An animated poem about the "spiders" that writers sometimes have to face.
The Write Place
Literacy Education Online
Literacy Education Online (or LEO) is a great place to start if you need help with your writing. The homepage is organized around kinds of problems or questions you might have concerning your writing. Find your problem, click on the...
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: General Writing Resources
This helpful resource details the process of writing, including how to plan, write, and revise. Content also includes the different types or genres of writing, and exercises in grammar and mechanics.
Other
Pic lits.com: Inspired Picture Writing
This innovative resource offers a wide selection of photographs and words to stimulate writing in an interactive format.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Incorporating Quotes in Writing
This slideshow lesson focuses on how to incorporate quotes into writing. It explains the rules for using quotation marks, discusses how writers use quotation marks, and explains quotation etiquette with examples of single quotations and...
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Principles of a Composition
Writing a Paper? Here at the Capital Community College is everything you could ever ask for while preparing your essay. This site includes the writing process, structure, thesis statement, transitions, the computer as a writing...
British Library
British Library: 20th Century: Creative Activities
Channel your creativity with these writing activities.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Introduction to Prewriting (Invention)
"When you sit down to write, does your mind turn blank? Are you sure you have nothing to say?" Try these strategies to get yourself going.
Other
Brain dance.com: Three Step Creative Writing Process
This process seems very involved, but there are good ideas for getting started on your creative writing if you're stuck at the brainstorming stage.