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By: JL Nich Author SFF

JL Nich Author SFF — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 16:21:31 +0000

I would also add to this list my preferred lighting and scents. I tend to work well in brighter lighting vs dimmer. I have an LED overhead light for my bedroom/office and it is not all 'that'. I've bought an additional light to brighten my desk area. Or if I'm writing out and about, I tend to find nooks with super light or sunshine windows nearby. I also treat my other senses. I like incense or candles on occasion to make my space smell of pine or cinnamon. I read an article once that if you are selling something in your house and people are coming over to see it prior to the sale, make sure to get some sticks of cinnamon and boil them in water 20 minutes prior to the visit. It makes the entire house smell like a Hansel and Gretel dream home. And you'll likely sell your item for more money.

By: dholcomb1

dholcomb1 — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:47:56 +0000

Music.

Go back and figure out why I started writing the story.

Get out of the house to get it out of my head

if it's in my head, sit down and get to it.

denise

By: Miffie Seideman

Miffie Seideman — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 00:35:14 +0000

Kris- These are all great ideas. I sometimes find inspiration in the strangest places- usually those that are nothing like the setting of my WIP and mostly when I'm not actually looking. A family walking in the grocery store or a scene in a movie might trigger a series of tangential ideas that help with my WIP. It's always fun to see where an idea ends up compared to where it started!

By: Kris Maze

Kris Maze — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 00:00:01 +0000

In reply to Ellen.

Hi Ellen,
I agree that writing community has one of the biggest impacts on keeping my writing on target and moving forward.

As far as photos, I remember you talking about your pup lying next to you to inspire your writing. I wonder if you have a picture of that around!

By: Kris Maze

Kris Maze — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 23:58:21 +0000

In reply to Jenny Hansen. Thanks, Jenny! My hope was to remind writers of the options they have, especially if it is tough to write.

By: Kris Maze

Kris Maze — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 23:57:15 +0000

In reply to barbaralinnprobst. Hi Barbara, I have several playlists that can be my impetus into writing and it varies depending on the type of writing I'm doing. The news is interesting, as I tend to wear the noise canceling headphones when it's on in our house. My news comes in a morning newsletter and that summarizes the high points without bringing me down too much. It is cool that you were able to write a whole story from an article. Inspiration is all around us!

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 19:39:56 +0000

I do so many of these things, but I really like this targeted list you've created, Kris. It's very inspiring!

By: Ellen

Ellen — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 19:21:44 +0000

Like McDonnell, I re-read my work from the previous day before moving to the next chapter. This seems to make the story flow better and jars the memory.

For inspiration I've used objects, particularly photos. Some pictures have inspired a few chapters.

The writing community has been a source of support that I am grateful to have.