Go get it.
One thing I've learned from writing is that inspiration does not happen upon you when you're desperately looking for it. It's like that great relationship advice we all get. Just stop looking and love will find you. Once you are enjoying life, pop, that person will just appear. Not at all helpful in the moment.
Staring at a blank page is nothing but intimidating, at least for me. My muse abandons me as soon as I get stuck in a spiral asking for inspiration to strike. So I've developed a few tricks to get it back.
1. I'm a sucker for a good notebook. If I feel inspired just by picking it up, you can bet I'm going to enjoy writing in it and find that ideas come easier. There is a specific line by Compendium that I absolutely adore. These notebooks are lined and interspersed throughout are pages of quotes and beautiful pictures. They always make me smile.
2. Good books. There are a few authors whose books I could (and do) read over and over. Anything by Sarah Addison Allen has a place on my bookshelf. Her stories are about growth, finding yourself, and they all have just a touch of magic. So many authors are asked to give writing advice, and a good handful advise lots of reading.
3. Get outside, nature is calling. Sometimes it can be difficult in the Pacific Northwest to take advantage of all our beautiful hikes. But when there's a pause in the rain, it's pretty easy to find a nice spot to admire the view. Whether you're a fan of cityscapes, mountains, rolling hills, or ocean, we've got it all here.
4. Have a thoughtful conversation. One of the things I miss most about college are my roommates. At times when I would get stuck, or feel bogged down, I had a house full of people to chat with. They encouraged and challenged me. I learned so much about my own opinions from conversations with them. And while it's no longer so convenient as walking down the hall, we still talk and explore life together.
5. Share it. Who knows when something you leave behind will inspire someone else to create? We are what we leave behind.
One thing I've learned from writing is that inspiration does not happen upon you when you're desperately looking for it. It's like that great relationship advice we all get. Just stop looking and love will find you. Once you are enjoying life, pop, that person will just appear. Not at all helpful in the moment.
Staring at a blank page is nothing but intimidating, at least for me. My muse abandons me as soon as I get stuck in a spiral asking for inspiration to strike. So I've developed a few tricks to get it back.
1. I'm a sucker for a good notebook. If I feel inspired just by picking it up, you can bet I'm going to enjoy writing in it and find that ideas come easier. There is a specific line by Compendium that I absolutely adore. These notebooks are lined and interspersed throughout are pages of quotes and beautiful pictures. They always make me smile.2. Good books. There are a few authors whose books I could (and do) read over and over. Anything by Sarah Addison Allen has a place on my bookshelf. Her stories are about growth, finding yourself, and they all have just a touch of magic. So many authors are asked to give writing advice, and a good handful advise lots of reading.
3. Get outside, nature is calling. Sometimes it can be difficult in the Pacific Northwest to take advantage of all our beautiful hikes. But when there's a pause in the rain, it's pretty easy to find a nice spot to admire the view. Whether you're a fan of cityscapes, mountains, rolling hills, or ocean, we've got it all here.
4. Have a thoughtful conversation. One of the things I miss most about college are my roommates. At times when I would get stuck, or feel bogged down, I had a house full of people to chat with. They encouraged and challenged me. I learned so much about my own opinions from conversations with them. And while it's no longer so convenient as walking down the hall, we still talk and explore life together.
5. Share it. Who knows when something you leave behind will inspire someone else to create? We are what we leave behind.
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