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Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Symptoms and Cures for Writer's Block

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you stuck in a writing rut? Look here for a list of symptoms and possible cures to get your creative juices flowing again.
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University of Richmond

University of Richmond: Brainstorming

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Richmond provides step-by-step guidelines through the prewriting brainstorming process. Recommended as a solution to writer's block. Though brief in its content, the site is factual and informative.
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Caro Clarke

The Doldrums: When the Wind Leaves Your Sails

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the 16th article in a series that gives advice to the new novel writer. This is a particularly interesting and helpful article on how to deal with periods in writing when your enthusiasm wanes.
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Other

Brain dance.com: Three Step Creative Writing Process

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This process seems very involved, but there are good ideas for getting started on your creative writing if you're stuck at the brainstorming stage.