Clémence Michallon
It is a rare and joyful event when I do get inspired. Most days, I sit down and write because I have to finish a first draft to get to the part I enjoy the most: revisions.
Having said that, I'm trying to be better at noticing what makes me feel creative. Letting my mind wander while listening to music, often while walking my dog, is a big one.
I also make use of the Notes app. When inspiration does happen, it's not so much that it drives me to sit down and write on my laptop right away, but I do get ideas for lines of dialogue, or little bits of insight into a character's mindset and motivations. I write those down as fast as possible.
Having said that, I'm trying to be better at noticing what makes me feel creative. Letting my mind wander while listening to music, often while walking my dog, is a big one.
I also make use of the Notes app. When inspiration does happen, it's not so much that it drives me to sit down and write on my laptop right away, but I do get ideas for lines of dialogue, or little bits of insight into a character's mindset and motivations. I write those down as fast as possible.
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