Goodreads asked Scott Lothian:

How do you get inspired to write?

Scott Lothian When an idea comes to me, I may write it down for later or even start a prologue to give it a try. Once a full picture forms around a premise and I begin writing, I may ultimately know where I want to start and where I want to finish (which can change), but how I get there is often determined by the journey from point to point and research along the way. In my most recent book, Deep Waters, I converted a book idea into a chapter that better served the emerging story than a possible standalone novel. Just like reading a good book, a developing story is all the inspiration you need once you get going.

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