ben402•7mo ago

Can we talk about spending $50 on a random prompt generator app?

I thought it would spark ideas when I was stuck, but it just gave me the same generic fantasy plots over and over... total waste. What's a better way to get past a creative block that actually works?

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jason3287mo ago

Been there, bought the t-shirt. Those apps just recycle the same tired ideas. Try changing your physical space instead. Go write in a library, a coffee shop, or even your backyard. The new sights and sounds can shake something loose in your brain when you're stuck. It's a simple trick, but it works way better than any app for me.

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the_jordan7mo ago

Ever try just talking out your story like you're telling a friend? I got unstuck last week by recording a voice memo pretending to explain my plot, and it showed me the holes right away. Sometimes you just need to hear it out loud.

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william4075mo ago

Solid point jason, and @the_jordan's voice memo trick helped me out of a rut too.

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