"To imagine yourself inside another person...is what a story writer does in every piece of work; it is his first step, and his last too, I suppose."
Eudora Welty
Find a place where you can sit and observe for a period of time, at least 10 minutes. Let your eyes and mind wander until you find something interesting. This could be an object, like a tree or rock, an unfamiliar person sitting near you, even a squirrel in the park. Watch this person or thing, observing their movements and actions. Can you tell what they are thinking or doing?
Now, imagine you are that thing. Write a short story, or even a descriptive paragraph or poem, with you (as your new being) as the main topic. You can be creative, descriptive, or you could use this as the starting point to introduce a new character. The goal is to let the observation shape and inspire your writing!
