Do you even wonder about single shoes? Some sit alone on the sidewalk. Others arrive in the gutter on a busy street. How did they escape their mates? Who left them lonely on the highway?
What about socks lost in the laundry? Some hide scrunched in towels.
Others wrap around underwear for comfort. Should we wear mismatched socks to attract the soles errant?
We develop comfort zones in our writing. Once in a while, we need to delve and take risks to push boundaries. Writing grows when everyone experiments.
Take a look at characters in mythology. How would they interact in today's world?
Experiment with sounds of words on the page. Sing your writing. Try for color sounds and sights that taste a certain way.
Write in two languages at once - one word at a time. Does one language add to the other?
Make up words and see how far you can take them.
Find humor in mysterious places.
When you do a freewrite, your mind will carry you into a variety of experiences. Start by writing an emotion across the top of the page. Then let your mind go. After 15 minutes, begin with the ending and write a story.
Play. Play. Play. If you find your internal editor invading your playground, write yourself out of the judgment.
Nurture your freedom to risk and choose one of the above for a fun write.You can always write about those escaped shoes and socks.
Get lost in socks.
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