These creative writing exercises are called freewriting exercises. Freewriting means taking an idea and quickly writing about it for a short time (usually 5-15 minutes). Don't stop to think, plan, correct mistakes, or worry about what you are writing. Just write!

You can't make any mistakes here. Whatever you think of, whatever you write about, is right for you. So get writing and have fun! And don't forget to send us the results for our Readers Write! page!

#1
Write a story that begins, "It was so hot that I was sure if I didn't melt today, I never would."

#2
Write a story called "Blue."

#3
Write for as long as you'd like about something valuable found in the trash.

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