Comments on: 5 Ways to Get Awesome Ideas

By: Kris Atkins

Kris Atkins — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:03:52 +0000

I like your list and agree with all of them! Especially the shower. Seriously, I’m not sure what it is, but once water gets hot, it magically assumes all these healing powers. And doing some non-verbal creating is always helpful for me–playing the piano, baking, refinishing furniture are my favorites. I’m still harnessing that creative energy, but my mind gets a break from all the words bouncing around.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 03:02:08 +0000

Ditto on all of those! And I listen to music while in the shower so it’s like a double-dose!

By: Sara Biren

Sara Biren — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 01:17:54 +0000

Shower for sure. I also love a good thunderstorm – definitely my favorite writing weather! Great list!

By: MsFairyFreak

MsFairyFreak — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 22:37:44 +0000

Great post. I’ve also had some of my best ideas in the shower.
Thanks for sharing!

By: Jaime

Jaime — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:16:58 +0000

Great answer! I think I have many of the same in mine too. :) Can I just say, if I lived where you do I would probably have all the inspiration I need. My husband and I were both up that way in May and a story idea started brewing while on our trip. Such beautiful country and so much inspiration!

By: Kelly Fiore

Kelly Fiore — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:52:12 +0000

Oooh, I forgot about the night time. My night inspiration isn’t usually intentional — it’s usually at fault for not letting me sleep. But, it’s true that there’s something about the night that can bring out the best ideas!

By: Robin Moran

Robin Moran — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:05:18 +0000

Thanks for the shout out! I love Scotland’s scenery, especially in St Andrews. I kept going there for hols with the family for a couple of years and it was beautiful! I’ve usually been quite active at night where I want to write and the inspiration has hit me but unfortunately my eyes are also rebelling and trying to close. Music is a big inspiration for me too. One song could create a character, scene, or story but I can get too distracted playing it while I write.

By: A. K. Fotinos-Hoyer

A. K. Fotinos-Hoyer — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:56:39 +0000

The shower is my number one spot, too – and rainstorms – why didn’t I think of that while writing my post?! :D

By: Juliana Haygert

Juliana Haygert — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:19:20 +0000

Oh, video games … man, I miss World of Warcraft BAD!
I used to be a night owl, but had to change that habits after my daughter was born. She sleeps all night, but she wakes up very early and already with her batteries on high! lol
To me, it’s books and music … and I have to write listening to something ;)

By: E.Maree

E.Maree — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:51:48 +0000

Hahaha. xD