Inspiration, Where Art Thou?

I didn’t want some words or some sentences, I wanted perfection, the lightening bolt idea crafted in to a gold star publication. I was ready. I had the tools of of my chosen art.
I also had multiple blank legal pads, notebooks bond in leather, composition books and a mound of scattered thoughts on scraps of paper. My despicable computer display reflected every attempt as imperfection. I needed inspiration.
Where does one find inspiration? I have no idea. True, there are writers who have lived through extraordinary adventures or who have had an idea that nags until writing, medication or insanity are the plausible cures. Based on the thousand plus writers I have worked with, the inspired are a rare breed.
Sad to say, for most of us books come from work. Not inspiration. We must face the demon of the blank page or screen. We must set goals and we must do the work.
If you’re waiting for inspiration, you’re a waiter not a writer.
Where does one find inspiration? I have no idea. True, there are writers who have lived through extraordinary adventures or who have had an idea that nags until writing, medication or insanity are the plausible cures. Based on the thousand plus writers I have worked with, the inspired are a rare breed.
Sad to say, for most of us books come from work. Not inspiration. We must face the demon of the blank page or screen. Trust your story will unfold, set goals, and do the work. Sorry, no silver bullet here, but I promise if you commit to your practice, you will amaze yourself.
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