I was walking along the ship canal in Seattle the other day, and saw this red tugboat with my name: Margaret Ann. I rushed for my camera. It's fun to find an object that has your name, and of course that leads to story ideas. I immediately wanted to write about a red tugboat named Margaret Ann. What kind of adventure would she go on as she pushed a barge down the canal?
If you don't see an object with your name (and we usual don't, do we?), look around for an object you like, and give it your name. Maybe it's a pencil you name Carson. Or a soccer ball you name Katie Grace.
Now imagine an adventure for your pencil or soccer ball. What kind of trouble can Carson or Katie Grace get into?
Have fun with your name and your story.
