Writing is a great way to pass the time. Everyone has a book in them! Buy yourself a nicely bound book and pen then start writing!
If you're looking for inspiration, try some of the following:
An online creative writing course from a university in Australia.
Not sure what to write about? Creative Writing Prompts has a novel method of suggesting ideas. Just move your mouse over the numbers.
Would you like to 'mix' with other writers online? One of us has advice for the absolute beginner and the soon to be 'best selling author'.
Haiku is a 3 line poem. Put your own thoughts into a Haiku after visiting eHOW which gives you a step-by-step guide.
Here's another site aimed at youngsters which again, guides you through your first steps in writing a Haiku. Lots of examples should help you to write your first Haiku.
Cat Haiku if you have a cat, this will make you smile!
Haiku Error Messages if you use a computer, this will have you nodding in agreement!
You ARE a poet - you just don’t know it yet… is the opening line of a really inspiring book by Anne Polhill Walton. She refers to research at Bristol Royal Infirmary in the UK who have discovered what poets have known for centuries – penning verse makes you feel better.
This clever author takes you step by step through the process of writing poetry to help overcome whatever problems ail you. Lots of exercises, engouraging words and humour guide you from first steps through to writing longer poetry.
Going to the hairdresser takes on new meaning in the piece Hair Today Gone Tomorrow (page 10) and Washing Lines (page 12) are just 2 examples which will raise a smile. Don't take my word for it, download a copy for yourself.
The book can be downloaded for free from Lulu, if you find it useful you could order a bound copy as well.
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