Today I was thinking about my favorite authors and the books they have written that have made me dream about becoming a writer. But I am wondering what was their inspiration. What made them say today I am writing?
Writing | Inspiration - Authors
Below are a few authors that inspired me through there works a variety of genres.
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- Kyran Pittman
- Anne Rice
- James Patterson
- Cathy Lamb
and here is a list from someone else Fifty of the Most Inspiring Authors in the World and http://writersinspire.org/writers
Writing | Inspiration - Links
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Next, I wondered how they stayed focused below are some links for writers needing that extra push of inspiration.
- http://www.writersdigest.com/
- Google Search :: Writing Coaches (list is too ling for this itty bitty post)
- and there is a list of 31 ways on one site and my favorite down to 5 ways to spark creativity
Writing | Inspiration - for me
Well, its kind of like I need the challenge. It is not going to go into the computer unless someone is watching me. Kind of like losing that 10 lbs without the "weigh in" its not going to happen. So what do I use for inspiration and motivation...
- A great day
- a memory
- a dream of what the story could be
- a clear mind
- silence
What inspires you to write? Authors please share.
Keep Turning those pages!
Happy Reading,
Jennifer
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