Goodreads asked Neal Rabin:

How do you get inspired to write?

Neal Rabin I use all of my life experiences past and present. I read - books, newspapers, current events. I have been a student of history which I think gives me some legitimate insight into both the past and the multitude of possible futures. I'm in nature a lot since I'm a surfer. I find tons of inspiration in those moments floating in the water waiting for a wave, watching the occasional dolphin or seal pass by my zipcode.

Inspiration is an ethereal concept. I heard Philip Glass talk about it once. He said he sits at his desk each day, which he pictures as floating above a river of ideas and imagination. He figures as long as he shows up each day, in close proximity, inspiration will show up too! I like that picture.

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