Finding Inspiration

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posted: Jun 26th, 2006
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Often times when I am looking for inspiration, I look to things that are lying around me: greeting cards, magazines, pictures, what’s going on outside. I just let my eyes wash over them until something pops and a story is created.

For example, the idea of for Groves of Bunkville came from a free write I did after seeing Amy Brown’s Fire Fairy. I have a card with the image on it and I set it in front of me and just let my mind wander. Then I started to write about fairy and things took off from there.

Sometimes I even use creative writing prompts to guide and help my inspiration. Writer’s Digest has these writing prompts that are fun to do. This was one I wrote up for an assignment about how you would roast a character:

The Ultimate Roast

Dr. Hannibal Lecter will be remembered by most for his delicious way of penetrating one’s mind with keen observations and dark understanding. All will fondly recall his devouring expertise in fine arts, while we few will appreciate his more distinguished, unconventional tastes. We were honored to participate in his final dining experience and will think of him often as our bellies continue to digest such an ambrosial delight, our friend, Dr. Lecter.

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Where do you find inspiration? What inspires you?

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