Goodreads asked Patrick Rizio:

How do you get inspired to write?

Patrick Rizio It seems to me that the more one writes, the easier the inspiration comes. How does that adage go - do something 20 days in a row and it becomes a habit, (or something like that)? Having a thing turn into a habit certainly helps. As far as pure inspiration, I think that experiencing other authors is most beneficial. Basically read read read. That might sound a bit corny, but think about it. A musician needs to hear other players to get new ideas, as does a painter, scientist...anyone really. We can all build on what has come before us, hopefully picking up new tools along the way. As long as we make it our own. No plagiarism allowed (LOL).

That being said, I think we are all intrinsically storytellers. Every artist of every human endeavor is telling a story. Try to keep yourself in writer mode throughout your day. Be it a movie, a train ride, a walk in the park...everywhere you look you might find a great idea for a scene. Or maybe an entire book!

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