Not very great, to be honest. Most of my inspiration comes from dreams I have had, then I work from there, and build it into a story.
A lot of procrastinating! Haha! And to prove that, I am actually supposed to be working right now, but got distracted by this. :P
But, music helps to center me, and make me focus at the task at hand.
I like to listen to music before I write, to get my energy up and get myself in the right mood. Music is a big part of my stories, especially the series I'm working on, so I have lots of "soundtracks" and playlists I use.
My creative process begins with my but on the swivel, black leather chair and before that, coffee, and after that, coffee.
Usually a sudden inspiration, and grabbing a pen - at least for the first drafts. Once I've got the initial idea down it then becomes a case of thinking about what would link the story, what would make it work, and planning out the events around it.
i usually keep notes on ideas that i've had. i like to listen to music when i write....and drink coffee. i don't like to be disturbed while i'm working, but i do like feedback.
I'm best outside. I love sitting under a tree in the park surrounded by creation. I always take my journal with me to jot down ideas. Sometimes an incidence will trigger an idea and I need to write immediately before it escapes me.
There are always many ideas running through my head. Usually I grab a hold of one and begin to brainstorm in my thoughts about the different ways I can express this particular thought. The seem to come like flashes (divine inspiration). And my job is merely to capture them.
Daily I read the news and other bloggers looking for event or stories that I can present in a different light than others have. There are particular topics I'm most interest in and for that matter annoyed by how they are being handled. If nothing particularly inspires me I'll Google some and sometimes take the day off from writing. My goal on http://3Joes.us one or two posts a day from us as a group. I'm more interested in developing a following than making money now. I'm retired and financially comfortable.
passion- pure passion. Unfortunately, usually at 2 am.
I would say I am not the most disciplined writer. I know the most disciplined writers do it for hours at a time every day, and I have not really done that. I tend to be an observer, so the things I see around me tend to be catalysts for my writing.
When I get ideas I write the gist of it on a small notebook that I carry. And when I get down to write, then I really think about the idea and dig deeper into it.
It's difficult to say. Often my ideas form either over long periods of thought or in a flash as profound ideas out of the blue. It's similar to a steam of consciousness type of writing: words flow through my brain at random intervals and I try desperately to write them down if I'm able. I don't just sit down to pound out words. The words come to me and then I race for the keyboard. I almost have to be in the right frame of mind to get anything accomplished.
What happens before? A decision, basically.
That decision might come from a thought I had, a conversation, or simply neccessity to get on with it!
If I'm starting something new I just start and see where it takes me. If I'm continuing something, like a book chapter, I reread what I've written before. That serves as inspiration, a primer for the pump!
When I start to write, it is very difficult to stop. Time flies by very quickly; hours pass unnoticed. For good reason I don't start anything unless I have lots of time to give to it.
Before I begin to write, I pray to God, asking Him to send me the right words to inspire and encourage my readers.
I need to get in the mood. Sometimes it involves rereading what Ive written and it may involve watching mobster movies. Sometimes its just listening to calming Sims music. |
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