1. Sensual
List every word you can think of that sounds sensual.
2. Horror Novel
List adjectives you would use in a horror novel.
3. Character Disagreement
List the disagreements that two of your characters have (political, philosophical, religious, etc.)
4. Violent Verbs
List every violent verb you know.
5. Fears
List your character's fears, starting with the most paralyzing.
6. Hope
List words, objects or people that make you think of "hope."
7. Stranger Description
Go to a coffee shop and find a stranger. List every word that comes to mind within the first minute of looking at him or her.
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