This I know to be true

(the "I" here is you, you see)

Without thinking too much about it (because that’s when self-censorship starts), make a list of things you definitely, certainly, truly believe. The list is just for you unless you say otherwise, so really let it rip. Items on this list can range from spirituality to conspiracies to food preparation techniques to the best flavor of soda. Whatever. Big and small, superficial and existential, get it all out there.

Really, it’s a manifesto. But, it can also be an excellent map when you are feeling uninspired in terms of what to write about, or just uninspired in general.