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Wasting Time

An honored tradition among writers just got better

5 new ways to while away the hours

There are tons of great ways to waste time when your deadlines loom. We writers have a knack of finding the best ones. When we have to dig in, you won’t see us for days. But when we have the option of doing a little creative time wasting, we’re the grandmasters.

The following are some wonderful ways to waste time, be creative, veg out and basically tell your writing to shut up for a few. You’re on vacation. You’re incognito. You’ve gone fishing.

Here are some great ways to waste time.

 

The Hero Machine  -  http://heromachine.com/

Great way to waste time and be creative. Pick a hero, dress him/her, pick the color and weapon and assorted gear. Design a completely-you type hero. Let your imagination run rampant.

Moon Phases  -  http://www.googol.com/moon/

Check out the next full moon. Parenting can rely quite a bit on being ready. Knowing when your kids are doing the werewolf thing is always a good thing.

Poe’s The Raven  -  http://www.comnet.ca/~forrest/raven.html

Rereading this little number would change anyone’s attitude.

Quotations  -  http://www.quotationreference.com/

Find your favorite quote or discover new ones. Great place to get ideas.

Sticky Baby - http://www.yocum.org/baby/

Has to be seen to be believed. Be sure to turn your speakers up.

 

The choices are endless. These five are just the tip of the iceberg. Happy wasting.

 

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