Try this exercise: Pick a location, any location that comes to mind and now starting writing a paragraph or two. Have someone interrupt you writing by shouting out other words, which you must include in your story. Not only will you laugh, but also you will realize what directions words can take spontaneously. What words did we use? Our story location was a ICE CREAM SHOP. What words were added to our storyline? manicure, chocolate, dirty sock, divorce, schnick, and raven. Oh, the stories we told. Thank you Hedgebrook for an amazing evening. Patricia patriciagkay.com