Goodreads asked Chad Prevost:

How do you get inspired to write?

Chad Prevost I don't specifically seek out inspiration, but when this question is asked, I sometimes wonder if it's not more about creating the best conditions in order to write well, or for sustained amounts of productive time. When I was in my late teens and early 20s, I helped create the right conditions by playing instrumental piano or guitar music, and with a fresh cup of coffee first thing in the morning, usually after reading some poetry (and poetry was what I was generally writing). In the end, however, if writing ultimately reflects the consciousness and thinking behind the author/writer, then you'll be most inspired by outstanding and moving ideas. Thus, fill up your tank and read.

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