Writing On the Road

Want to know a secret? I get some of my best ideas while driving.

Something about staring at the miles of road ahead of me allows the usual chaotic mixture of random thoughts to fall into order. Before I know it, I’m repeating a thought or two over and over hoping I won’t forget the special flash of inspiration.

The secret about my brainstorming hotspot is that I’ve been known to do a one-handed-fishing-expedition in my purse to find a notebook and a pen. While keeping my eyes focused out t...