Goodreads asked Carolyn S. Spiro:

How do you get inspired to write?

Carolyn S. Spiro I think I just answered this question in my answer to the one about where did I get my ideas for my latest book. Again, I'm inspired by lots of things -- not all of them lead anywhere, but reading the newspaper, hearing a song, or an overheard conversation can inspire me to write something - sometimes I'll write a letter, sometimes I'll just take a note or two, too often I'll hate what I've written and throw it out. Yeah, I know I shouldn't but the reality is I throw out most of what I write -- or at least I never mail the letters or emails....

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