Andiie

Writing
Every writer needs inspiration to produce inspired writing. And sometimes, it can come from the unlikeliest sources. No matter how much you love writing, there will always be days when you need inspiration from one reflect or another. In fact, I would argue that inspiration is not just a desirable thing, it’s an integral part of the writing process.
Some ways you can find inspiration are:1. Blogs. A Really creative way of finding inspiration, there are dozens of great blogs on writing and every topic on earth I like to read about what works for others, fashion, music, etc.
2. Books. I know I have to improve my reading skills, becausei don’t read at all but whenever I do, I take notes of inspiration if I want to write a similar story myself. I steal some ideas fromwriters, analyze their writing, get inspired by their greatness. Fiction and action are my favourite of all topics, as well as chick flicks. If you normally read just a couple of your favorite authors, try branching out into something different. You just might find new inspiration.
3. Overheard dialog. If I’m anywhere public, sometimes I’ll spy on people. Not in a gross way or anything not in anoffensive way, but I’ll just keep quiet, and listen. Sometimes it doesn’t happen on purpose — you can’t help but overhear people sometimes. If you hear an interesting conversation, write it down in your writing journal as soon as possible or in a note. It can serve as a model or inspiration for later writing.
4. Movies. Sometimes, while watching a movie, a character will say something so interestingthat I’ll say, “That would make a great blog post!” or “I have to write that in my writing journal!” Sometimes screenwriters can write beautiful dialog. Other times I get inspired by the incredible camera work.
5. Art. For the writer aspiring to greater heights, there is no better inspiration that great art, in my experience. While it doesn’t compare to the experience of seeing the art inperson, I like to find inspiring works of art and put it on my computer desktop for contemplation (Michelangelo’s Pieta is there right now). It doesn’t have to be classical works, though — I’ve found inspiration in Japanese anime, in stuff I’ve found on deviantart.com, in local artists in my area.
6. Music. Along the same lines, it can be inspiring to download and play great music, from Mozart toBeethoven to the Beatles to Radiohead. Play it in the background as you write, and allow it to lift you up and move you.
7. Friends. Conversations with my friends, in real life, on the phone or via IM, have inspired some of my best posts. They stir up my ideas, contribute ideas of their own, and they fuse into something even more brilliant than either of us could have created.
8. The PocketMuse. A book full of writing inspirations. Can’t beat that!
9. Quotes. I don’t know why it’s so, but great quotes help inspire me. I like to go to various quote sites to find ideas to spark my writing, turns of phrase that show what can be done with the language, motivation for self-improvement. Try these for a start: Writing Quotes and Quotes for Writers.
10. Nature. Stuck for ideas? Go fora walk or a jog. Get away from sidewalks and into grass and trees and fields and hills. Appreciate the beauty around you, and let the inspiration flow through you. Sunsets and sunrises, of course, are two of my favorite uplifting scenes of nature, and anything involving water is also awesome (oceans, rivers, lakes, rain, rivulets, even puddles).
11. Travel. Whether it be halfway around theworld, or a day trip to the next town or national park, getting out of your usual area and discovering new places and people and customs can be one of the best inspirations for writing. Use these new places to open up new ways of seeing.
12. Exercise. I get my best ideas most often while running. There’s something about the quietness, combined with the increased flow of blood through your brain,...