Look at these paintings of bookshelves by Victoria Reichelt. Imagine the person who would stack their books like that! Not me, anyway. Now describe a character's shelves (bookish or otherwise).

Artist and glass blower Dale Chihuly says, "If I can get near the water, I know something will happen." Write something under the influence of water.

Click over to Bill Traylor's Woman Pointing and Holding an Umbrella. Describe what she's pointing at.

Writing for Writers #20

Look at Paho Mann's photos of junk drawers. Write a junk drawer. But give each thing a history.

Writing for Writers #19

Look at Lettermade by Bradley Dicharry (hint: look for the faded Coca-Cola in the first photo) then write a scene or poem that includes a piece of found typography.

Writing for Writers #18

Check out Richard Baker's book portraits at Poets and Writers. Then write a book portrait (interpret this as you wish) of your own.

Writing for Writers #17

Take a look at Joseph Cornell's "Setting for a Fairy Tale."

Then write a stage set. Don't write the action, just create a setting that implies that action will eventually take place.