I am a big believer in inspiration. I have always subscribed to the philosophy of learning by doing. Same, with being inspired to write a poem or story.
I never quite know when an idea might strike! I have to tell you I have some rather odd memos in my phone.
The other day I was in a bank checking something and they left me alone for a while to get a key and because the service was s l o w all I could do was look around and imagine all the possibilities for this, that or the other happening in a story or maybe poem set there. I refrained from taking pictures or a memo while there because how might that look? Being in a new setting can really get your writing juices going.
With inspiring thoughts, it’s better if I get struck by one during the day or at least when I’m awake. I do keep pen and paper nearby if I need to jot something down in the dark. I have done that before and most of the time I can translate my handwriting at night.
When the moment comes, I will write on wrappers, scrap paper, napkins if I can’t get to my phone depending on where I am. Sometimes, you can’t have your phone with you, etc.
An inspired piece to me has such a better flow than something that is forced. What experiences have inspired you lately?
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