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Where Do You Find Inspiration?

July 26th 2008 15:56

Even non-fiction writers need to find inspiration. It could be something as simple as a blog post like this one, or a lengthy article…. either way, inspiration has to come from somewhere? Do you have a hard time finding inspiration?

I find inspiration from the simplest things: the going’s on of daily life, my children, school work, current events, or conversations. Sometimes I find inspiration from flipping through a magazine, surfing the Internet, or sifting through junk mail.

There are days, however, when inspiration seems to be lacking. What am I going to write about next? Where is my next idea going to come from? Where is my idea notebook when I need it the most? Days like that are very frustrating and I worry it will lead to writer’s block.

Where do you find inspiration? How do you keep the inspirational fires burning?

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Posted By: Jenn Hollowell - Category: writing

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Comment by Mysti

July 26th 2008 16:10

Much like yourself, my inspiration comes from the world around me. When I'm not gaining that inspiration from that which normally occurs in my life, I take it outside, so to speak. I will plan a day trip out to the late, walk through the woods or just drive on the highway for hours on end.

Comment by Karen L. Alaniz

July 27th 2008 23:22

I find inspiration from absolutely everything, but especially from people. I am a people-watcher by trade...LOL. I observe them everywhere I go and then use them in my writing, whether it's fiction or non. I can honestly say, I've never had a day when I couldn't think of one thing to write. My problem is usually the opposite. Hmmmm...what do I do about that (the brain that works overtime)? ~Karen

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