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Tumblr blogs to follow for aspiring writers
When writer’s block kicks in and you’re stumped with a blank screen on your laptop, try checking out these Tumblr blogs for some inspiration or useful advice.
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Writer's block is common among writers but there are ways to deal with it so you can stay productive. (Shutterstock/-)
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hen writer’s block kicks in and you’re stumped with a blank screen on your laptop, try checking out these Tumblr blogs for some inspiration or useful advice. Why Tumblr? It’s a great way to compile all your favorite links into your own writer’s toolbox.
By far, one of the most thought-provoking collections of writing prompts on all of Tumblr, this blog will make sure that you never run out of inspiring ideas to get those creative juices flowing. Their prompts usually stem from inspiration rooted in recent events or real life tweets/comments; but they range from composing a whale song to contemplating the ethical value of certain laws; in a playful way of course. As all writers know, writing is a sport and Writing Prompts is a great place to start your writing marathon challenge.
Aside from writing prompt, they also branch out in other types of content, like advice, writing resources, quotes and workshop Q&As. Sometimes, they add in book reviews, which is definitely great for writers as all great writing blossoms from great reading. Not only that, they also have writing challenges open to the public where anyone can submit and share their stories with the Yeah Write community. Their blog is also neatly arranged by quick-links on their sidebar for easy navigation.
(Read also: Have an unfinished novel? Here are some tips to overcome writer's block)
Dan, curator of The Electric Typewriter, has scavenged a vast majority of the world wide web and neatly catalogued articles and essays by the world’s best journalists and writers. Although not directly linked to writing tips or prompts, have a read of one of these posts and let it open your mind, which may just as well lend a spark to jog the rusty hinges in your writer’s brain.
No need for any fancy backgrounds to justify the value of their tips and advice, this blog sticks with the conventional tumblr text post and occasional photo attachment post. Recently, they have done more reblogging than original posts, which is just as well since that means that they have filtered through the sea of writing advice on tumblr and compiled all of them onto a single page. Sometimes, their posts (or reblogs) focus on certain aspects of writing, like world creation or character development, which is great for writers who are working on an ongoing story rather than a daily writing journal.
Unlike writing prompts, poetry, especially short 10-word poetry, is a great way to spark some ideas because the poem itself contains a deep story that allows you to expound and flourish the underlying story it contains. Sometimes, they do poetic proses in response to a 10-word (or 6-word) quote. (sab/kes)
