This was a question that I thought I would throw out there after deriving some inspiration for a story I have in the back of my mind. Often times, as a writer, I find myself trying to work my way through the mind field of story ideas, pick the elements that will make a story unique and once in a while, I actually manage to share something with my best friend that makes her really excited. Why is this important? Because her excitement is what inspires me. It drives me forward when I feel like I am in a rut, helps me examine other possibilities when an idea may seem far too similar or overdone.
We all derive inspiration from different areas of our lives. Whether we are talking music, art, movies, stories, friends, family, or just life in general…the important thing is to seize that inspiration and run with it. Who knows where it will lead.
Where do you garner your inspiration? Great books can also inspire regardless of their genre, so if you are a reader, what is it about your favorite author that inspires you?
Awww Great post, my dear. Music and water are my inspirations for things. Water same… sea, ocean, lake, river… or even my fish tank. Music will make me think of things and remind me of good times or just make me wonder what next:)
So very true Lilly. Love water.
Unfortunately I am generally not a person easily inspired. I am also not a writer (thank goodness, ’cause I would be in trouble
) but I do find myself sometimes just walking down the path or doing some mundane task and all of a sudden the most enlightened thought pops in my head, go figure! If there is any one thing in nature that gives me inspiration and great calm as well it’s water, sea ocean lake river doesn’t matter, as long as it’s there and I can look at it, listen to it.