I really want to write something, but I've got writers' block. I need some input. I'm actually a decent writer, I'm just blank right now. Any ideas? Can be anything- short story or novel. Thanks!

Patriot

Science fiction. Find a conspiracy theory to use as a plot.

Write about a dream you've had. The wierder the better. I've had some really wierd dreams and they're all great for short stories - even though I don't write many. Just describe it. Maybe add in a few characters, what not.

Stories don't require much thought!

I've thought about those, but I need specifics. I want something original- something that hasn't been done before. I'm sorry if I'm being too pushy, but it's kind of aggravating because I can usually think of something myself.

Patriot

i went through the same thing recently. I felt like writing something but had no idea what. you know how they say "write what you know", well that's the path i'm taking. writing about the academic world. it's been working well because i get ideas from interactions i have and stories from other students.

so maybe you should go with that approach. pick something you have alot of expereince in.

Alright, well here's one of my own. It's just the beginning of a story, but maybe it'll get you thinking. Really wierd, but my dreams are just like that. I could never explain...

>He woke up in the warm dark. Surrounded by more than just colourful pebbles on the banks of what looked to be a small pond. To his left, there were high embankments of a giant dispenser, which occasionally dropped out balls of various sizes (and colours) onto the pond, and shore below. The only light came from the dispensers, and even they were almost too bright to look at.

After a few steps forward, he became aware of the presence of other people. Some were submerged
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WRITE NOTHING! And if you don't take my advice, I'll force you to, and you won't like that, so let's do it the easy way. Trust me on this one.

Read some Lovecraft or listen to some classical music. Tends to put me in the mood:p

I was stuck in writer's block for some time.

I broke it by writing about writer's block.

Seriously, it worked.
Try it.

Use the Irving Welsh, Trainspotting method. Tell life as it really is, raw and unpredictable.