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by Rezwan on 10/29 at 06:00 PM
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Without preconceived notions, anyone can draw out words that resonate with them and put them together into phrases that end up being poetic, whimsical, humorous, profound, random, practical or just plain silly. Experiment and play often breeds creativity. Check out our notes on creativity.

Now if you want more specific tips on how to get started, try this:

  * Spread the words out over the fridge (or other play space)
  * Look the words over. Search. Scan.
  * Notice that you are drawn to certain words. They stand out for you. Resonate with you. Provoke you.
  * Pull those words aside. Put them together. This is the start of your composition.
  * Look for other words and grammar units, if needed, to complete the thought. (See section on Grammar for tips)
  * Don’t forget, you can also make up new words out of the words you have by combining words, using suffixes, prefixes, and just random word-sewing.
  * But most of all, relax and make any association you feel like! Logical, illogical, it’s OK. Experiment! Play!