Goodreads asked Samuel M. Powell:

How do you get inspired to write?

Samuel M. Powell I'm not sure "inspiration" is the right word. Sometimes I'm studying a topic and realize that there's no book on the specific topic in which I'm interested. That provides opportunity and motivation. That's the case with the book I want to write on the idea of scripture. Sometimes I realize that I've done some much studying and teaching on a subject that I could probably write a book without having to invest several years of research. There's also vanity--the hope that one is somehow contributing to a noble cause and that one's thoughts will be honored and treasured by others.

I guess it's finally a matter of finding an opportunity and taking advantage of it.

Sam Powell

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