Nicholas Holloway
There's no real answer for inspiration. For me, inspiration simply strikes, and then I rush to my desk to jot it down.
That said, in terms of method, I find what really helps me is setting the mood in the room to reflect the tone I am going for in the story. For example, my second novel is relatively eerie, so I listen to eerie instrumental music on YouTube while I write. I turn off the lights, light a candle, and essentially submerge myself in a setting that feels eerie. (A glass of whiskey won't hurt, either).
Then, let the ideas flow. Simply write. See what happens.
That said, in terms of method, I find what really helps me is setting the mood in the room to reflect the tone I am going for in the story. For example, my second novel is relatively eerie, so I listen to eerie instrumental music on YouTube while I write. I turn off the lights, light a candle, and essentially submerge myself in a setting that feels eerie. (A glass of whiskey won't hurt, either).
Then, let the ideas flow. Simply write. See what happens.
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Hey there. Just finished The Loop, and I must say, I loved it. It reminded me a lot of a book I thoroughly enjoy called Big Flies in some aspects the further I read into it. And I followed you on Bookshares and I can't wait for more from the Finches. Keep up the great work. Also, which character was the hardest to write a story in The Loop?
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