What inspires you to write?
This evening we have steaks and burgers sizzling on the grill. That could be inspiration enough. But then, we are in the midst of a beautiful
“Indian Summer” day. That could be
inspiration enough.
But here’s my real inspiration. I got to spend all day with my family. Even my oldest daughter hung out with us this
afternoon (that break in the writing that you did not see was to give her a
goodbye hug). I am a truly blessed
man.
I don’t say this to bum you out if your family life is not
great right now. Trust me, mine has not
always been great. In fact, there were
years when the bad far outweighed the good.
Through it all, I have held on to the good and have been thankful for
all the little victories or sometimes just survival. Some of those tough moments have made for
some of the best parts of my books (like being forced to move to Virginia against
my will). For now, let me revel in this
beautiful day.
I will keep this short, so the food doesn’t burn, and the
family doesn’t go hungry. Just want to
encourage you. When the moment inspires
you, write it down. When your moments
seem all wrong, write that down too. You
will get through it. Someday, those
moments will encourage others.
I am wrapping this up quickly after dinner and before an
evening of games with the family. I am
curious what you are writing about or are interested in writing about. Please share here in the comments or on my Facebook
page (search for solanowriting).
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