Six P's of Inspiration (not the vegetable kind)

"You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club." 

~ Jack London 

Sometimes you need to actively seek your sources of inspiration. But what if you’re not even inspired enough to come up with some ideas for inspiration? Don’t worry. That’s what I’m here for. Here’s a few ideas…

People Watching

Go to a mall. Sit outside at a bistro. Hang out at the library. If there’s a flock of people, go find ‘em and observe…but not in a creepy stalker kind of way.

Pandora

Booming kettledrums. The sorrowful wail of a cello. Music has a way of crawling deep inside and taking up residence. Pop on over to Pandora and discover a new piece of music that gets your creative juices flowing.

Pick up a Best Seller

Reading a book written by a master can kick up your own writing a notch…or at least give you a different perspective or method that maybe you haven’t tried before. Some of my favorite authors that never fail to inspire me are: John Steinbeck, Ray Bradbury, Travis Thrasher, Charles Dickens, Lisa Mangum.

Popcorn and Mike & Ikes

Head to the movies. Sometimes watching a flick, seeing all that emotion and action larger than life on a big screen, will have you chomping at the bit to run home and start pounding away on your keyboard.

Pinterest

‘Nuff said.

Prayer

Honestly, though, the best source of inspiration is the Creator Himself. When you’re stuck, set your WIP aside and spend some time with God instead. Not kidding. He is the best source available.