Goodreads asked Tyler Mower:

How do you get inspired to write?

Tyler Mower Simon was inspired as I watched a movie. At three in the morning a light ignited in my mind.

My current work, Sliverware, was inspired after a decade of performing improvisational comedy. In particular, a specific moment in a show that opened my eyes to how improvisation can change our lives.

Another story I'm working on was inspired as I read the scriptures backwards.

One of my favorite stories I've drafted was inspired as I sought to liven up my day job. Each morning I gave myself 5 minutes to write a story. At first I sent it to one other coworker, who was so intrigued after a few days that he started sharing it with others. Soon I was sending daily pieces of the story to everyone who worked at the office. Some even printed them off and read them to their children for goodnight stories.

I have worked in the digital marketing industry for over a decade. The lessons I've learned there apply shockingly well to life as well. One day at a marketing conference I was underwhelmed at the information provided. I thought, "Cripes, don't just say what everyone already knows find the next steps, advance the concepts!" The light went off in my head. I knew what I had to write.

Inspiration seems to come unexpectedly, but based on the circumstances I'm in and the opportunity my experiences have set me up for. Keep your eyes open. Always be curious. Because the smallest thing can sometimes turn into a magnificent story.

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