The Writer's Block by Jason Rekulak

Creative Block by Lou Harry


These two block shaped books are a great help for writers.  They are not made to be read from beginning to end like most books.  Instead, when you are looking for ideas to get you started on a writing project, you flip open to a page at random.  Each page usually has a picture on one side and a word, phrase, or suggestion on the other, for example:

Write from the point of view of a character on his deathbed

Much is said of the first kiss.  Write about the last kiss.

If the first page doesn't stimulate you, just try another.  A lot of great suggestions that have helped me numerous times when I can't think of something to write for my blog.