Inspiration

**Good resources for brainstorming creative project ideas.**
We Feel Fine| An exploration of human emotions StumbleUpon | Stumble through the internet for anything that interests you Effective Storytelling | Tips for effective storytelling UbuWeb | Repository for visual, concrete, and sound poetry Lifehacker | Tips, tricks, and downloads for getting things done Reddit | A source for what's new and popular on the web What Should I Read Next? | Database of real readers' favorite books Cowbird | A multimedia diary DeviantArt | A social network for all types of art Behance | A network for creative professionals [|Tumblr] | A place where you can browse photos, text, and video [|10 best youtube trailer remixes] | A compilation of trailer remakes for the purpose of creative inspiration TV Tropes | An informal, publicly-managed wiki that breaks down and analyzes all kinds of media (despite the name). Applies easy-to-use traits (called Tropes) to works that increase understanding of the works George Billard | The stunning photography of George Billard Accion Poetica | Urban poetry Pinterest | Site allows users to create "boards" to save their ideas on [|Open Culture] A resource to explore free online courses in topics ranging from literature to business; archives of free films, audio books, etc. Inspiration and quotes. [|Brain Pickings] Inspiring advice and life philosophies coming from great thinkers, authors, artists, and scientists [|Screenplay Database] | Download screenplays for free to learn how it's done or for inspiration Dribble | A site of graphic inspiration similar to Behance. [|The Burry Man Writers Center] | A freelance worldwide space for writers of all genres [|Raindance] A link to screenwriting tips including ways to keep your audience on the edge of their seats, and how to create funny, unique characters [|Wordstorm] Visual brainstorming tool to help spark ideas when feeling stuck [|Netflix Roulette] | Looking for random inspiration? Use this to pull up media via Netflix, with or without filters such as Director/Actor/Movie/TV/Keyword etc. Requires Netflix subscription. [|Ecommerce Design] | A site of a compilation of other business's websites with strong visual layouts. [|siteInspire] | Aesthetically pleasing website run by other merchandise businesses. A resource to use for examples of layout and web design. [|CuratedQuotes] | Search through hundreds of quotes by people, quotes by topic, or picture quotes [|Creative Writing] | A website with over 300 writing prompts to help with writer's block, or get the mind working creatively. [|ARIS] | A website and app for iPhone's and iPad's where one can create a game, publish it, and then play it. [|KarmaTube] | An inspirational website that puts videos and inspiration together. Songza | Music concierge; choose music or have it chosen based on time of day, mood, genre, activity, etc. Free and has a mobile app Rainy Mood | Background noise generator for focus; also plays quiet music that can be changed. Free and has a mobile app Coffitivity | Background noise generator for focus; plays subtly looped tracks recorded from diners, cafes, lounges, and libraries. Free and has a mobile app Musicovery| Play your mood; play your artist Take Five| If you have a minute to browse the internet but don't want to get sucked into a procrastination hole, this tab will self-destruct after a set amount of time. Spotify| choose music based on the type of mood your in. Make your own playlist. Can be free or pay monthly for premium. [|Every Noise at Once] | Using the genre and tagging system of Spotify, EveryNoise provides samples of Spotify's entire database, sorted by genre. BuzzFeed Quizzes | Take fun, entertating quizzes to kill time, or create an account and create your own! [|DEEP WATER PROMPTS] | this is a Tumblr page dedicated to providing unique creative writing prompts that you can use to jumpstart your writing. [|ROUGH WATER WRITING] | this is a sister page to DEEP WATER PROMPTS that offers more tips for writing and posts bolstering encouragement. [|11 Steps to Insane Focus] | A site to find & do work you love and surround yourself with the people who make it possible [|Pandora]| Pick a station that makes you feel inspired. Free and has mobile app [|Happier]| If you're looking for ways to be happier, articles focused on advice and tips [|All Poetry] | Browse, create, and provide and receive critical feedback on poetry, canon or independent. [|Repeat My Vids] | Replay any YouTube video infinitely by merely plugging "repeat" before "youtube" into the URL. [|Sync Video] | Stream YouTube or Vimeo videos online simultaneously with others. Hosts creates room, has video controls.