I was feeling stuck last week. It happens.
But last night I was determined to get “unstuck” and back to writing in the wee hours of the a.m., when I can claim the morning as mine.
I was stirred by a memoir writing exercise link found in my inbox last Wednesday by way of Oprah’s Book Club. Written by Abigail Thomas, the text came from Thinking About Memoir and included a challenge to Begin With Two Pages…
Two pages of 10 exercises such as, “Write two pages of something you can’t deny,” and “Write two pages of what you have too much of.” I started this morning with, “Write two pages of when you knew you were in trouble.” Whoa! Can’t you just see that in your mind’s eye on stage? An opening line of, “I knew I was in trouble when…”
I don’t have any intentions (at this point) of writing my memoir, but I find these exercises as fertile ground for mining play dialogue and premise. I maintain, inspiration can come from anywhere. Thanks, Abigail and Oprah.
Check out the How to Write Your Own Memoir excerpt and exercises. Will you take the challenge? It’s just two pages. Even a Mom Playwright can handle that!
And while you’re at it, check out these tips for making reading fun for kids.
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