Inspiration
Writer's block can take many forms. Occasionally it is simply the search for the perfect word or phrase to express an idea or thought that already exists. Other times, it is finding the right idea in the first place. Today I am suffering from the former problem. The latter problem is often alleviated by seeking inspiration in other things such as art, music and nature.
During the development of The Agency Delta, I was at one time finding it very difficult to write, so I was spending my time Googling my high school classmates names (yes, it is a grand waste of time, but can be interesting). I found one site that was not only interesting, but became part of my inspiration for the book.
The web site is Silent Ridge Studio. Once I started looking through the art, I couldn't stop looking at it. It was just the right inspiration I needed to refocus and start writing again. In fact, I decided to contact the artist and get permission to use his name in my book. In Chapter 7 of The Agency Delta, there is a brief discussion of the art and the artist.
No matter what you are trying to accomplish, if you find that you seem to be spinning your wheels, consider taking a break and focusing on something completely unrelated for a while. If you open your eyes to the world, you will eventually find the inspiration to get over the block in your path.
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You aren't a quitter, and if it took the Teton experience for you to realize this, then it was not wasted!
Posted by: Mardean Pope | October 4, 2005 04:05 PM