Goodreads asked Phil Giunta:

How do you get inspired to write?

Phil Giunta Once I have an idea, I usually jot down my initial thoughts and either file it away or flesh it out immediately (time permitting) and see if it'll go the distance. For me, that means writing a story treatment or synopsis which includes creating the characters. If it seems like a feasible story, I then flesh out the characters a bit more and write an outline of the plot.

However, an outline is merely a road map, and like any map, there are usually three or four ways to reach your destination. Writing is organic and often experimental. Characters never fail to take on lives of their own as I write, so I remain flexible and will explore different avenues and better ideas than what I'd originally outlined. When a great idea strikes, that inspires me even more!

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