Goodreads asked Saleem Little:

How do you get inspired to write?

Saleem Little I suppose in the same manner anyone is motivated to express their interpretation of the world they see. I feel that something that comes as natural to me as writing doesn't take much forethought unless I'm pushing myself to write for a specific reason or cause. I'm able to write about multitude of subjects that can transcend genres because I leave myself open to be inspired by all aspects of life, all schools of thought, all ways of religious, social and cultural expression. Blank sheets of paper inspire me the same way an idle ball does a sports star. That which you seek is seeking you so the paper reveals itself to your latent talents and powers as a way to manifest your destiny as a soccer ball does for Messi and a basketball for Steph Curry. I let life tell me what stories I should tell since it has already shown me writing is my calling.

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