Del Boland
By having something to say. For fiction, distinguishable characters with a basic story line inspire me. They react as only they can -- and I let them. For non-fiction, it helps to begin with a deep understanding of a subject, along with some level of credibility, but also a desire to explore what I may not know from the start. Writing is a great teacher.
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