It is an occupational hazard for all writers. Sometimes our muse seems to have gone on holiday without any prior notice. So when she is gone, where do we find inspiration to write?
For me, it has always been easy to write. Almost second nature. Throw me a topic and I’ll go on about it like a dog chasing a flying stick. Yet there are the days when knowing what to write about completely eludes me.
Unless of course, the lack of inspiration becomes the topic itself. Aha… so here are some tips on summoning your inner muse when your outer muse is out of town. The key is to find a topic you are passionate about:
1. Read - reading is like going into cruise control. Topics will leap out at you. Let them come and put them to paper.
2. Surf - the Internet is a goldmine of information. Go to your favourite sites and see where they lead you. Let discovery be an adventure in itself.
3. Lie back and think - let your mind roam. Your mind will naturally review the day and give you fuel to write about.
4. Enjoy real life - play with your pet or baby. Take them out to the park and breathe in life. That in itself is something to write about.
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