Tracy Tennant
Sometimes I like to skim over headlines of my favorite blogs and magazines, watch a few videos on the subject I’m writing about, take a reading break with a good book, or even going to a movie. These things tend to trigger my imagination and get my creative juices flowing.
Most of the time, I find inspiration from everyday events, situations, or the people around me. For example, I was out mowing the lawn when it struck me that I pushed the lawn mower back and forth as if I were using a vacuum cleaner. I started thinking of analogies and came up with the idea for an article on pragmatism.
Inspiration (for writing) doesn't usually come from discovering new ideas; it comes from looking at common things with uncommon perspectives.
Most of the time, I find inspiration from everyday events, situations, or the people around me. For example, I was out mowing the lawn when it struck me that I pushed the lawn mower back and forth as if I were using a vacuum cleaner. I started thinking of analogies and came up with the idea for an article on pragmatism.
Inspiration (for writing) doesn't usually come from discovering new ideas; it comes from looking at common things with uncommon perspectives.
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