Michael W. Shaw
I use index cards for thoughts and ideas, observations and overheard conversations.
Usually, I will get an idea for a project maybe a year or two before it comes to fruition, and I’ll spend all that time building it. When an idea takes hold that will not be a major project, this can be a short story, and so that is the outlet I use to express it. The inspirations all come from daily life, and could be something I had been struggling with where I finally found a solution that I want to share.
Inspiration can start as a conversation at the post office or in a doctor’s office, where there is something observed about human nature that we can all learn from, and I feel it’s worth sharing. That can turn into a book, as well.
We all grow, and this comes from making mistakes, learning to overcome obstacles, and meet challenges. As I make discoveries, these become the inspirations for my writing.
Usually, I will get an idea for a project maybe a year or two before it comes to fruition, and I’ll spend all that time building it. When an idea takes hold that will not be a major project, this can be a short story, and so that is the outlet I use to express it. The inspirations all come from daily life, and could be something I had been struggling with where I finally found a solution that I want to share.
Inspiration can start as a conversation at the post office or in a doctor’s office, where there is something observed about human nature that we can all learn from, and I feel it’s worth sharing. That can turn into a book, as well.
We all grow, and this comes from making mistakes, learning to overcome obstacles, and meet challenges. As I make discoveries, these become the inspirations for my writing.
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