Hello lovelies!
I’m part of several different writing groups on Facebook. I don’t participate often, but occasionally, I’ll catch a post that intrigues me. Tonight, that happened.
The post asked about story ideas and where to find inspiration. It honestly puzzled me at first. Inspiration is literally everywhere.
But then, I started thinking. I guess for some people it isn’t quite that simple. Ideas aren’t just constantly flowing as if it were as natural as breathing.
The simplest thing can create an inkling of a story for me. A dream, movie, or book. Sometimes even unintentional people watching can bring on an idea. Okay, sometimes the people watching is, in fact, intentional. People are fascinating, what can I say?
My advice to this person that poised such an interesting question? Be open to creativity. Inspiration can truly be everywhere if we’re willing to sit and listen. Brainstorm. Jot down anything and everything that comes to mind. Lastly, make Pinterest a go-to source. Writing prompts, character names, scene ideas, and so on. I use Pinterest quite often for a number of things, especially for improving my writing skills.
Tell me about you. Does inspiration come naturally for you? Do you have a favorite place to visit to help get the creativity flowing? What tips would you share with a struggling writer?
That’s all for today! Thanks so much for stopping by!! Happy reading friends!! ❤
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HI Mar, happy new year. I am also a person to whom ideas for stories come easily. I have a lot more ideas than I have time to write them. I enjoyed reading your tips and ideas.
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Thanks so much for stopping by, Robbie! Yes, too many ideas and not enough writing time! I’m glad it’s not just me. 😉
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Great post, Mar 🙂 I’m with you ideas are all over the place. I’m not running out anytime soon!
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Isn’t it the best?! Appreciate you visiting, Denise!
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I’m like you—I see ideas in everything. On Story Empire, I just talked about David Baldacci’s advice of looking at life through a writer’s prism. It’s not enough just to observe things. You have to question them, imagine scenarios playing out in different ways, consider all the angles. If you can be a mentally-active participant instead of a passive observer of life, you’ll find inspiration everywhere.
Great post.
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Oh my goodness, that’s so perfectly said, Staci!! A writer’s prism. I love that idea!
It sounds like I need to do some blog visiting today. Thanks so much for stopping by & sharing your thoughts!
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I totally agree, Mar. Inspiration is all around us. We just have to pay attention. Thank you for sharing this inspiring post!
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Appreciate you stopping by, Jan!
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Wonderful post, Mar. I find inspiration all over the place. I have a notebook full of story ideas that just come to me from all sorts of places. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this subject.
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I’m glad I’m not the only one with loads of ideas. Now, if we could just find more writing time.
Appreciate you stopping by, Beem!!
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Time. Yes. I need more of it!
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