Goodreads asked Cara Mentzel:

How do you get inspired to write?

Cara Mentzel I'm inspired to write when something interesting happens in my own life. Maybe I hear a priceless piece of dialogue between my teenage son and one of his friends, or I'm part of a crazy coincidence that has metaphor written all over it. But the truth is, I'm not always inspired to write and while that sucks sometimes, inspiration isn't essential. When there's a project I'm committed to, I show up every morning with or without inspiration. I can't guarantee the muse will join me or that I'll be especially talented, but I can guarantee I'll be there.

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