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Goodreads asked Emily Arden:

How do you get inspired to write?

Emily Arden Usually I think of a character or a situation, and if it is interesting enough part of a story unfolds and tries to take over my head until I write it all down. Sometimes my ideas seem to come from nowhere, but they rarely come when I am in the middle of the business of everyday life. I need to find some quiet time to let the ideas brew. Being outside under a tree is a great way to relax and feel inspired.

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