Reddit mentions of The Writer's Block: 786 Ideas to Jump-Start Your Imagination

These are the two best resources on reddit. There's also this cool little book called, The Writer's Block, which I kind of dig.

1. something blue

2. summer vibes

3. unusual food, avocado hugger

4. this for my mom. shes the ultimate beach planner, and it would be such a good gift because it has the insulated bottom that she could bring snacks and drinks in!

5. girl in cabin 10 its a suspense, and Ruth Ware has quickly become one of my fav authors.

six- hmm coming back.

7. dog bed for burrow types

8. this useless gift is pretty funny though

9. inception because its just a giant mind fuck and its awesome

10. first aid kit for zombies just seems like you might need a band-aid or something.

11. DSM 5 pocket version im currently studying for my license to become a counselor, and this one be so helpful when I have to diagnose my clients. it's absolutely vital for a therapist, and it would change my life!

12. add- on

13. harry potter fandom

14. this painting is 235,000 HOLY CRAP

15. unicorn cupcake topper

16. bourbon vanilla candle

17. barbie dream house was EVERYTHING

18. writers block

19. makeup vanity I cant afford one right now, but I will save up and get one!!! Im obsessed with makeup and having a good place to sit while doing it.

20. bacon survival kit. for the true bacon lovers lmao

Edit: I literally give up on editing the numbers. But this was such a fun scavenger hunt! Thank you adoptee!

The Writer's Block. It's a desktop cube-shaped book full of "spark words", like individual words that you then have to write something inspired by, and tasks, such as "Tell the story of how your parents got engaged". One of my writer friends bought me one as a birthday present and it's really handy to just flick to a random page when you're feeling stuck. Sometimes you come out with complete trash, but sometimes you write a nice little piece. Either way, it's handy to keep your brain warmed up and something bigger might stem from one of the exercises.

As many have mentioned, Stephen King's On Writing is great. I also really liked Ray Bradbury's Zen in the Art of Writing. Writing Down the Bones was good too.

Aside from those, I enjoy prompt books a lot. Keeps me from whining about writers' block. In fact... One I've had for a decade is literally called The Writers Block.

Here goes...

1. Something blue - Because why not?
   
   
2. Something that says summer - No matter what, I always end up with a sunburn.
   
   
3. Food related & unusual - This makes me so happy.
   
   
4. For the boyfriend - because he loved this game when he was younger and hasn't been able to find it since. [For the boyfriend's sister] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IXEAQ5Y/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3U384785C6ZFS&psc=1) - because she LOVES hedgehogs!
   
   
5. A book you should read - This is about a German Shepherd adopted by the Royal Air Force during World War II.
   
   
6. Less than a dollar - Had help from my boyfriend with this one. :)
   
   
7. Dog related - YAS
   
   
8. not useful but awesome - Now I want this!
   
   
9. Movie everyone should watch at least once - Heart warming movie
   
   
10. Useful for zombie attack - For cutting off their heads!
    
    
11. Profound impact on my life & help achieve current goals - I desperately need to get in shape.
    
    
12. Add-on item - WHY is this an add-on item? Ridiculous.
    
    
13. Fandom related - Socks, the best way to support your fandom when you're at work and can't wear graphic t-shirts.
    
    
14. Ridiculously priced
    
    
15. Sharks or unicorns - both, with a bonus cat!
    
    
16. Something that smells wonderful - Ahhh, sweet childhood!
    
    
17. Toy that I wanted when I was a child - I wanted a razor scooter so bad when I was a kid, but never got one.
    
    
18. Helpful for writers - I am definitely not a writer, but this seems like something that may help.
    
    
19. Something related to my current obsession - I am currently OBSESSED with Shameless!
    
    
20. Random & weird - I love bacon as much as the next person, but this is a bit too far...

This could be of some use (I have no affiliation but have played with it a few times.)

Writer's Block

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It is what it says- a small block book of writing prompts. Some are better than others- as a random example flicking the book open:

Write a story that begins 'three days later they found the body'.

Get The Writer's Block - or make your own. People can respond creatively to the prompts as a group - coming up with a skit, writing a story or poem, drawing something, et cetera.