Book Review and Giveaway: 1,000 Creative Writing Prompts

We all want to be effective, creative communicators, but sometimes our inkwell runs dry.  Bryan has an imaginative book that will rejuvenate us as we embark on a new year of blogging and creative writing.  Not to mention, Bryan will be offering a free copy to one of our All Things With Purpose followers! Don't forget to enter for your chance to win.  
~ Julia

Writing Prompts for Budding Writers

by Bryan Cohen

I'm coming to the last few days of a 30-day blog tour here with my post at All Things With Purpose. I've been indirectly promoting my new book of 1,000 writing prompts, which brings me up to the publication of approximately 5,500 prompts. This includes books on writing about the seasons, the holidays, creating characters and much more.

Trying to get the word out in any profession is difficult and tedious. I've worked hard to write more than 30 unique posts in the past month in an effort to find new readers and fans. This would be completely exhausting if I was simply going for money or blogosphere fame. The truth of the matter is it's exciting to see writers young and old make my prompts a part of their writing process.

I've heard from teachers and parents alike about how they've used my prompts to inspire their students and children. I've gotten feedback from authors who took the prompts to create stories, songs and a full-length novel. I've even received word from people using my prompts as conversation starters at a party. Hey, whatever floats their boat, right?

I don't always love promoting myself and my work, but I'm the most productive and successful when I believe in what I'm selling. I've seen these prompts do a lot of good. I hope they'll continue to do so for years to come. Thanks for following along with my tour!

Here are a few writing prompt freebees:

1. During a walk around the block, you have stumbled upon a bottomless bag of presents with an unlimited number of gifts inside. What will you do with this powerful sack and why?

2. Imagine that the snow from a winter storm was so strong that it knocked over neighborhood trees into your power lines. What would your family do with no power in the middle of the coldest season?

3. The perfect hot chocolate is much better than a cocoa mix package combined with hot water. What other treats would you put into your ideal hot chocolate to heat you up after a long day of playing? Would your parents approve of your recipe? Why or why not?

About the Author

In honor of his new book, Cohen is hosting the “1,000 Prompts, 1,000 Dollars" Writing Contest on his website. Click the link to find out how to enter!  You can also check out the rest of Cohen’s tour here.

Bryan Cohen is an author, a creativity coach and an actor. His new book, 1,000 Creative Writing Prompts, Volume 2: More Ideas for Blogs, Scripts, Stories and More is now available on Amazon in digital and paperback format. His other books include 1,000 Creative Writing Prompts, The Post-College Guide to Happiness, and Ted Saves the World. He has published over 30 books, which have sold more than 20,000 copies in total. Connect with him on his website, Build Creative Writing Ideas, on Facebookor on Twitter. 

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