Epson Computer
Tip – Finding Your Muse
(Using Free Online Cures for Writer’s Block)
By Barbara Kotsos
 For
project ideas and more, visit www.epsoncreativezone.com
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| Pictures
are worth a thousand words. However, sometimes when we try to
put pen to paper we’re at a loss for words. Use the latest
technology to break through your writer’s block. Never underestimate
the power of the written word. Whether it’s one word, a
quote or translation – you can find just the right words
to match your project. |
Using Microsoft Word
If you are using Microsoft Word to compose your journaling,
help is just a click away.
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When you want to punch
up your text, and replace the same old, boring descriptions highlight
the word to be replaced and click on Tools > Language > Thesaurus.
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Take your pick of numerous synonyms
that will add distinct flair to your journaling.
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Don’t forget to use the handy
Spelling and Grammar check feature to polish your writing. |
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Click on your new blank file to bring
it to the top of the workspace. This will be your layout file. Then
do the same with the background of your choice. You can move the
files around on the workspace by clicking and dragging on the top
bar of the image window, using the Move Tool (the top tool in the
Toolbar).
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Using
the Internet
If you are experiencing creative block, the internet offers up
a whole host of options to help boost your ideas and inspiration.
As with any internet search, a good virus program and firewall
is necessary to protect your computer from unwanted intruders.
Take a look at what you can find when looking for definitions,
synonyms, antonyms, encyclopedic reference, language translation
or even rhyming assistance.
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http://www.dictionary.com
http://www.thesaurus.com
http://www.reference.com
http://www.quotationspage.com
http://www.azlyrics.com
http://www.freetranslation.com
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For
even more creative resources, check out: |
Advertising
Jingles and Slogans |
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jingles:http://www.geocities.com/foodedge/jingles.htm |
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advertising slogans: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_advertising_slogans |
| Alphabet
Lists |
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http://www.rickwalton.com/wordplay/alphabet.htm |
Children's
Books (online public libraries or search by title) |
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book titles |
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insert the entire text of the book
in your layout instead of journaling |
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http://www.ipl.org/kidspace/browse/rzn9000
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Famous
Speeches |
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http://www.historyplace.com/speeches/previous.htm |
Jokes
and Riddles |
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http://www.ahajokes.com/ |
Nursery
Rhymes |
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http://www.nurseryrhymes4u.com/NURSERY_RHYMES/ALPHABETICAL.html |
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Jump-rope jingles: http://www.aacs.wnyric.org/donius/jump_rope/rhymes.html |
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Lullabies: http://www.nurseryrhymes4u.com/NURSERY_RHYMES/LULLABIES.html |
Poetry |
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http://poetry.eserver.org/ |
Scrapbooking
Websites
A quick Google search will reveal an array of scrapbooking websites
with title and journaling lists. Designed by scrapbookers as page
starters, this is a resource not to be overlooked.
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http://craftavenue.com/page_starters.htm |
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http://www.theperfecttitle.com/amusement/amusement.shtml |
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http://www.scrapbook.com/titles.php |
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http://www.quotemountain.com/quotes/scrapbooking_quotes/ |
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http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/peasoup_main.asp?cmd=category |
Scriptures |
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http://www.blueletterbible.org/ |
