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Goodreads asked Katherine P. Stillerman:

How do you get inspired to write?

Katherine P. Stillerman Mostly I make it a habit to devote a chunk of my day to writing. It's easier to do that now that I am retired. I don't always feel inspired every time I sit down, but I have learned that if I make a consistent effort, inspiration will come at least some of the time.

On the days that it doesn't, I will do research or read other authors' advice on how they summon their muses. If I am having a particularly dry spell, I know it's time to do a read-a-thon, and I'll set a goal to read at least two books a week until I feel inspired to write again.

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