This exercise is normally done in a public place, but due to COVID-19 I've altered it so you can participate at home. It involves a streaming service like Netflix or Hulu or even YouTube and your listening ears (or eyes if you're reading subtitles). For more episodes, visit www.youngeagerwriters.org/podcasts Follow me: @desibpoetry Discover YEW: www.youngeagerwriters.org @youngeagerwriters youngeagerwriters@gmail.com

Sparking Creativity

Netflix / Dialogue exercise

Since we are all cooped up in our homes (hopefully you're practicing social-distancing) I thought sharing a small group exercise would be beneficial. I encourage you to reach out to your writing friends via zoom, email, text, etc. to partake in this engaging free-write exercise. For more episodes, visit www.youngeagerwriters.org/podcasts Follow me: @desibpoetry Discover YEW: www.youngeagerwriters.org @youngeagerwriters youngeagerwriters@gmail.com

Story building exercise

To honor National Poetry Month, I'll explain a free-write exercise inspired by Mary Ruefle’s poem, “I Remember, I Remember." For more episodes, visit www.youngeagerwriters.org/podcasts Follow me: @desibpoetry Discover YEW: www.youngeagerwriters.org @youngeagerwriters youngeagerwriters@gmail.com

"I Remember, I Remember"

During the COVID-19 pandemic, you may think it's a writer's dream to self-isolate and write all day. However, many writers are finding it difficult to motivate themselves during these times. So I decided to share some easy, fun exercises to spark creativity. In this short episode, I'll explain one of my favorite free-write exercises. It only takes seven words to get started! For more episodes, visit www.youngeagerwriters.org/podcasts Follow me: @desibpoetry Discover YEW: www.youngeagerwriters.org @youngeagerwriters youngeagerwriters@gmail.com

Seven-word exercise

On this episode of Sparking Creativity, Desiree starts off this series discussing writing prompt journals. Find more quick episodes at youngeagerwriters.org/podcasts Connect with Desiree: Instagram: @desibpoetry Email: desibpoetry@gmail.com Website: desireebrown.com Discover YEW: Instagram: @youngeagerwriters Twitter: @YEWassociation Website: youngeagerwriters.org

Ep. 1 Writing Prompt Journals

Tired of writer's block? Join Desiree Brown, the founder of the Young Eager Writers Association, as she shares fun, easy, and inspiring writing exercises to help overcome writer's block, strengthen writing skills, and build confidence within the craft.

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Sparking Creativity

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