Paint

Overcoming writer's block tip #3,500,000.7:

1. Open up the "paint" application on your computer or other electronic device.
2. Immediately start drawing something. Don't think about it. Randomly change colors whenever you wish, but just keep drawing. And don't touch erase button. Stop whenever you feel like it.

This is what I ended up with. It's not pretty, but the next step will demonstrate what I can do with it.
 

3.Analyze your drawing. Pretend like it's some fantastic work of art that expresses the true fabric of human existence. It helps if you think in a British accent during this process.

It appears to be a young man. He has red hair. Maybe he is Irish? Which might mean his name is Patrick. His hair is also very messy. This is because he is a free spirit who chooses not to conform to combs. "A comb would not make me the man I want to be" he probably tells people.


He has several arms. This is because he has too much to do and not enough hands to do it. He is a poor multi-tasker, yet he is always putting himself in situations which require him to do so. He never seems to learn.


The inside of his mouth is green. Because he is a vegetarian? Maybe. But really, it's because he's hungry. Hungry for money. He has given up on sentimental ideals and is only concerned with getting rich.


His shirt is purple. Purple means royal. No, he's not a king. But he is somewhat of an elitist. He thinks he's better than most. He believes his ambition sets him apart from those around him.Those who are too simple-minded and happy with simple lives.


His shoes are blue. Blue like the ocean. His feet are going to take him across uncharted waters. Though he may not be prepared for what lies outside of his hometown, he wants to see the world and will not rest until he does.


Patrick is someone I could write a story about. Before opening up "paint" my mind was almost blank. Now I at least have a rough sketch of a character I could include in a story. So my suggestion is to try this and see what you come up with.