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5. Speed Writing Keep your hand moving. Don't cross out. Don't worry about spelling, punctuation, grammar or handwriting. Lose control. Don't think. Don't get logical. Go for the jugular.

6. Word Pools / Free Association - Using an everyday object jot down as many words or phrases that come to mind. Don’t just use adjectives, use the senses (taste, touch, smell, sound, sight) as well as emotions. - Is there a word or phrase that appeals to you? It could be a title for a story or poem. It could be the opening line. Or it could be the basis of something much bigger.

7. Unusual Combinations Write down a list of adjectives to describe the dinosaur. Write down a list of adjectives to describe the baby. Combine them in unusual ways. eg ferocious baby, gurgling dinosaur. Can use two everyday objects and combine for a fresh way of looking.

8. Tired words. Think of two other words to replace these overused words. nice holiday funny face happy got good person went home said like lots of lovely day

9. Creating Characters distinctive physical features personality traits quirky habits favourite foods favourite sports best friend's names likes dislikes fears achievements failures type of clothing speech family or family tree

10. LAUNCHED! Inspirations... Real Life

11. ‘Shooting Star’ lyrics by Boyzone Oooh No one seems to think too much of me here and they're glad to tell it to my face And though I am not suppose to be here I'm completely out of place Somehow there has got to be a reason even as I try to think it through There's a bold from the blue