Sources of Inspiration: Ordinary Things
Once upon a read, I was advised by another writer to make a list of ordinary things. To try to write a story, an essay, or a poem about each … Read more
Sources of Inspiration
Sources of Inspiration: Ritual
The waters of creativity and inspiration are dryer and shallower than ever. You’d think trouble would be a bountiful source of inspiration. Many a writer has tapped it, creating great … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: Unreliable Narration
I can understand of someone who appears to be an average person as the narrator; like Luke Skywalker, Harry Potter, or Tim Hunter. We readers and viewers are introduced to … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: Change
It’s easy for me to fall into a rut. I wear the same clothes and accessories. I watch certain shows. I listen to the same playlists of music over and … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: Someone Else
There’s nothing quite like sharing my ideas with another person, especially someone who’ll listen and respond to what I say. Someone who offers not only positive reinforcement but interest. I … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: Opposites
One of my favorite books, Something Wicked This Way Comes, derives a measure of energy from two of its protagonists being opposites. Jim Nightshade is brash, adventurous, seeking danger, half in … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: Food for Imagination
We’re in the middle of my favorite month, a time of brilliant fall colors and my favorite grapes. It’s also the month of Halloween. If there’s a holiday I love … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: Writing Itself
Sometimes I’ve found the best source of inspiration is to simply pick up a pencil and start writing. Or to force myself to start typing at a keyboard. There’s something … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: Just a Feeling
Every once in a while, I walk by someone. He glances at me out of the corner of his eye. My skin crawls. I don’t know why. I don’t even … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: Creativity vs. Practicality
Too often, my desire to write, my creative impulse outstrips my ability to perform. My hands simply can’t move fast enough to put all the stories into words. Ideas come … Read more