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Do you remember those days when all you do is sit at your computer and stare? You had no clue of what you wanted to write about. Maybe you had writers block, trouble with finding a good plot or topic, or you were just not feeling too enthusiastic about the whole point of writing.
Listed below are 3 resources that will get your creative juices flowing. You can't go wrong with either of these. It's best if you give each one a try to see which one suits your needs better.
750 Words is like a private journal that you can use to write about anything. The concept revolves around dumping everything you have on your mind and putting them into words. This is a great stress reliever if you're one of those people who need a way to get everything off your chest. 750 Words tracks down your progress through points on your scorecard so that you can stay motivated. The thing I like the most is the fact that you can go back and see your archive months or even years from now, and see how your writing has improved.
One Page Per Day is similar to 750 Words. The major differences are: writing one page a day, you can only sign up with your existing Google or Twitter accounts, and they will send you a gentle reminder to write your page each day. I see OPPD as a better fit for writers who aim to write a book because OPPD will not let you write over or under a page. I find that great since it motivates you to get a page done automatically and it's a good way to see your book come together more quickly.
You may have heard of Write or Die in the Nanowrimo forums. WOD can be really brutal so I only insist you try this tool when you are ready for the consequences. WOD was made by Dr. Wicked who aims to stop procrastination in a unique way. You get to set your time that you want to spend writing then you can choose what mode you want to try: gentle, normal, or kamikaze. From there, you can start writing in the little box that pops up. Seems easy, right? The challenge comes in when you don't continuously write. If you are idle for more than a couple of seconds, your work starts getting deleted. Dr Wicked quotes, "Negative Reinforcement strengthens a behavior because a negative
condition is stopped or avoided as a consequence of the behavior.” WOD is a favorite among most writers because it motivates them to get the job done.
