Goodreads asked Amanda Witow:

How do you get inspired to write?

Amanda Witow It depends a little on the specific story I'm attempting to write (or whether it's an entirely new idea).
For new ideas, there's generally an inciting incident or moment. It might be a movie, a game, or a dream. Depending on how fully formed the idea is, I may or may not write it down. (Half-formed ideas are left to percolate until they get their act together)
For stories that have a bit of meat on their bones, I'll try to revisit the original inspiration to get me started, but as I work I develop music playlists. Songs that summarize the way I feel about specific scenes, characters, or even the story as a whole. Sometimes there's logic behind it, sometimes not so much.
Once I've developed a playlist, then I can throw it on to kick-start my brain with the required mindset for whatever story I'm working on.
But when all that doesn't help, then I know I need to recharge by a) cleaning the house, b) baking something yummy, or c) spending some time outside.

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