Where do you find inspiration to write?

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January 24, 2018, 9:00 am

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So most of the time I lack inspiration where to get my content. I don't want to write with the same content, as it will limit my ability to write. Most of the time I find inspiration with the movies and videos that I watch.

Some of my other favorite sources of inspiration, include:

- magazines and books
- television shows
- documentaries
- conversations with friends
- real life experiences
- topical/daily news
- viral debate topics
- freewriting/journaling
- Question/Answer sites
- Reddit/Quorra

Where do you get your inspiration to write contents for your articles, blog posts, forum posts, etc?

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Tronia

Tronia

Literally everywhere. Sometimes I just go for a jog or a walk and I suddenly get inspired. I have learned that in order to be able to get inspired by the outter source you should always let your mind be "free" - if you constantly pressure yourself, "now I need to get inspired" and so on, it will not work.

My favorite things to get inspiration from are:
- other blogs,
- books,
- Reddit,
- forums,
- radio,
- the news.

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JoeMilford

JoeMilford

As I sort of alluded to below in my comment, I am a lot like you, Tronia--I can get my inspiration from nearly everywhere as well. I always try to keep my mind open to new voices, ideas, and techniques of writing, and I like writers who knock me out of my comfort zone and put me into a different headspace. Sometimes, I am surprised as to where this inspiration comes from because it can literally hit me out of nowhere.

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vivalavanda

vivalavanda

Listening and getting ideas from writers is one of my greatest inspiration. Especially you are in the same field with them, they can understand your sufferings and difficulties on where to find inspiration to create content. And I really love how present their ideas, you will really learn and get anything from people who have creative minds.

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vivalavanda

vivalavanda

Yes, you are right. You don't need to pressure yourself just to write an article because the results will not be great. Thank you for your advice Where do you find inspiration to write?

Where do you find inspiration to write?

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Bethany1969

Bethany1969

As a master gardener I find my inspiration when I am in my garden. I enjoy writing all genres pertaining to all aspects of gardening.

I would have commented below. However, I am new here and do no know where or how to reply to posts. If you could help by telling me how I will be most grateful!

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vivalavanda

vivalavanda

Bethany1969, nature will really help us human to calm our mind and brain. As a result, this will open to new ideas that will inspire us to write.

On how to comment below, scroll all the way down and find the "Your Response" form. In that way, you can reply to discussions Where do you find inspiration to write?

Where do you find inspiration to write?

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jeffreyjose48

jeffreyjose48

That's great. I also like gardening. I like to see butterflies on my garden.

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treecko142

treecko142

+1 on reddit. It's just a huge collection of interesting links and topics that you'll always discover something new every time. The focused subreddits also help you share your passion with other like-minded individuals and discuss anything under the internet.

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DenisP

DenisP

"Sometimes I just go for a jog or a walk and I suddenly get inspired."

This is all too relatable for me. Inspiration can strike like lightning for me, when I absolutely least expect it to. I can be doing something as simple as washing the dishes and suddenly I'll come across this profound idea that I instantly need to write down. This is why I both keep my phone on me as well as a pen and paper at all times. You never know when you're going to need to write something down.

And I certainly have to write it down, as I always end up forgetting a brilliant idea, and that can be so frustrating.

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jennyfermanuel

jennyfermanuel

I'll agree with you. You don't have to pressure yourself, because it won't help.
You don't have to set a time when to write or not.
Do it when you are in a good mood to do so. There are times when you just find something that interests you to use it as a topic of your article. That's what I do, whenever there is a thought that comes into my mind, I write it and make an article about it. I am not good in writing but I use it as a practice. I don't want to miss any chance to write about something that I found interesting, I am afraid I will forget the ideas about the topic if I will to do it later.

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jeffreyjose48

jeffreyjose48

I find my inspiration from the Bible. I also listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit. He teaches and guides me on how to write.

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jeffreyjose48

jeffreyjose48

I believe that real life experiences will be of great importance in writing. You cannot share what you do not have. Real life experiences will be your jumping board in writing.

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Judas2018

Judas2018

I take inspiration to write from a lot of things. It could be a film or movie I've seen recently, a book I recently read, sometimes a song I am currently listening to, certain daily interactions with people, etc.

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Tronia

Tronia

You reminded me of the daily interactions with people - that's an amazing source of inspiration for me. There have been countless times where I didn't expect to get inspired but then I just had a nice relaxing conversation with a friend or went outside for a coffee and boom, it was there. It's incredible.

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Jaycel

Jaycel

I just love to write anything. I don't necessary need any inspiration to write as other often point it out its important because I am addicted to the way how I'm going to incorporate words to form beautiful sentences and phrase that's never been heard of. My passion is "writing" and that alone can give me
inspiration to be playful, fun and excited. if not exaggerated to write something new everyday.
It's when we enjoy what we write that we can inspire others to love it too. As we give life to the words and sentences, we deliver not just an article to read, an information to feed but most importantly, we share a piece of our masterpiece.

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vivalavanda

vivalavanda

I agree with some of your opinions that having writing as a passion alone can give some inspiration. However, some writers will always go through "writer's block", wherein you can't find anything that gets you inspired to write. Even though it's a little different from what I'm trying to point out, it still has the same context of being motivated to write.

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Barida

Barida

Finding the inspiration to write can be quite a difficult task especially for those that are not really mean when the matters of news and research are concerned. However, I have tried to get ideas about what to write from the following places which are:

News sites and forums
Watching movies that are educational

Group discussions

Blogs

And others sources I can't be able to recall now. One thing that is sure is that I've learnt so much as a writer in all endeavors of life.

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vivalavanda

vivalavanda

True. Being a writer can open you up in all different aspects of life that's why if you are one, you have this special perspective on life.

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Barida

Barida

I agree with you on this in the sense that before I became a freelance writer, there are ways I look at things, but being a writer has opened my eyes to be analytical and objective when I think of certain aspects of my life and the world around me.

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JoeMilford

JoeMilford

This is a great question!
I must admit, I am inspired by quite a different number of things. I love to listen to indie rock, and the basic mood it puts me in can really get my writing juices flowing. I also really love to read from my own personal library, and I have hundreds of books in my office and bedroom stacked everywhere, on shelves, on tables, on the floor, you name it, so I read a lot of different genres and styles of writing. I also like reading online comics and blogs, and these can also get me going when I am in the middle of a terrible blight of writer's block.

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Corzhens

Corzhens

I have so many sources of inspiration that even my job in the office is one source. Some of my colleagues are well-versed with technology up to the point of being branded as nerds. From them, I get ideas for writing. Tomorrow I have a social meeting with my high school classmates and for sure my mind will be fertile with ideas for writing when I get back home. People are the most effective in giving me ideas.

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peachpurple

peachpurple

Corzhens
oh isn't it good to have friends to help you out with blogging ideas

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JoeMilford

JoeMilford

I think that you really demonstrate here that, if one remains open to the experience, inspiration can be found anywhere for our writing, even during the doldrums, at times, of our daily working jobs. I also draw inspiration for writing for people--I think mainly that I feed off of the energy of good conversation, and sometimes something someone else has said, or his or her unique perspective on things, sends me into a new zone of creative thought that I could not have gotten to by myself, or at least not as fast as when another person gives me a push towards a new idea.

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vivalavanda

vivalavanda

Being in a room with the people who have the same passion as you is soul-fulfilling. They will share some things that most of you will have an inspiration later on. Being an open-minded in the world of writing is an essential thing you should have. People will always contribute limitless ideas on your mind, as all of us are different. The experiences, the memories and the passion are always alive when you are in the field of writing.

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treecko142

treecko142

It's nice having friends who you can share ideas with. It's the other way round for me, my real-life friends have very different interests, but I have found some new friends through the writing profession.

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Steve5

Steve5

I get inspiration from listening to music.

As writers, I believe we work best when we let ourselves have some free time. Like having a relaxing day off. Unwinding from all the stress of the week and life's daily struggles. What I do is listen to relaxing music. But anything can do. It's just that I tend to focus on mellow tunes whenever I'm resting my mind from the creative process.

But if you're after inspiration, epic scores like cinematic music can help you envision new scenes and spark new ideas. Just remember to take it easy whenever you're feeling stressed. You'll be at your best once you get enough rest.

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vivalavanda

vivalavanda

True, you don't need to pressure yourself to bring out a good content. Mind always creates a masterpiece when it has time to rest.

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kaka135

kaka135

I have not really go and seek for inspirations to write, as I always get the inspirations from my life. I always get the ideas from what I experienced, what I see, what I think, what I read. Reading online always gives me lots of inspirations, perhaps a quote, a piece of message, or just a picture, they always trigger me to think and hence I will have something to write about. As a stay-at-home to three kids, there are always many funny and also challenging moments going on in my home, parenting and kids' topics can never be ending, especially from different age developments, activities, what they think and what they say too. Sometimes I do get writing inspirations when I talk to people, mainly the moms in my neighborhood. I always think inspirations are everywhere, we just need to reach out and grasp them.

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Adesuwa08

Adesuwa08

I get/find inspiration from my surroundings and the things that I do, that's how I get things I develop my art, waiting for inspiration will leave you with a blank not forever according to a well known author. Inspirations don't come but rather you find it by yourself, for inspiration are the things we find appealing to our senses.

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aeon

aeon

Agree with that. The inspiration for writing is just around you, all you have to do is to find the connection between them. We have to look carefully and appreciate the things to get inspired. But the problem sometimes, the more you eager to find your inspiration, the more you can't find them.

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DenisP

DenisP

Honestly, often times it is just completely random. I could be watching some sort of show on the television, and someone just happens to mention something that sends my thoughts spiraling. In that instance, I've found something to write about. Other times when I intentionally go out looking for inspiration, one of the best places to do so is from YouTube videos, specifically Ted Talks. I look up a lecture on something I'm relatively interested in, and by the time it's over I've already wrote down several new ideas for content to write about.

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JasonOdanra

JasonOdanra

Get inspiration from whatever your heart desires. It could be yourself, your family, friends or loved ones. Take a stroll at the beach, inhale that salty windy breeze. Be delighted by that beautiful sunset, let your imagination flow. And at that point your brain will start up, neurons fire up and run your imagination wild. Or maybe try to go out, look at people and just think whatever you want to. You could also look back at a history of something, every reason has it's cause. That cause is something special. There's tons of ways to find inspiration and I wish you the best of luck Where do you find inspiration to write?

Where do you find inspiration to write?

-Jason

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kiboko1

kiboko1

I think the best source of inspiration to get started writing is where your passion is.I for example I have a thing for writing anything related to history,social studies and past events.Once your realise this,everything else flows automatically.

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vivalavanda

vivalavanda

I think you are right. You should know where your passion is and not try any genre just to be versatile. However, I'm still trying to figure out where my passion is and focus on it. Thank you for this suggestion.

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aeon

aeon

You're right. It's all about your passion, and after that, you need to read some books, magazines or what ever sources of writing to get more information about your chosen topic. Someone will surely inspired you to write about that particular topic.

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Pixie06

Pixie06

I get ideas about what to write from magazines, watching documentaries, browsing pictures on different sites, interacting with others and browsing blogs and forums. If I ever get an idea I jot it down and try to develop the idea later on.

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vivalavanda

vivalavanda

Do you always take your little notebook everywhere you go?

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DarthHazard

DarthHazard

If Pixie06 doesn't take their notebook, I would probably recommend that you do, to be honest. Because of the fact that you write your ideas down on the notebook, it might be a good idea to take it everywhere you go because of the fact that if you do get an idea when you are out and about, you can just get your notebook out and jot down your idea.

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vivalavanda

vivalavanda

Thank you for this suggestion Where do you find inspiration to write?

Where do you find inspiration to write?

. I will start to take my notebook everywhere I go because if I will just put it on my head, I might forget it later.

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peachpurple

peachpurple

I agree that reading magazine and newspaper are great sources to write my own article. Gives me some ideas where to start and link them to more subjeCts which lead viewer to keep reading

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Judas2018

Judas2018

The greatest creative minds I've found are inspired by anything and everything. From the smallest things to something great, big and magnificent.

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vivalavanda

vivalavanda

I agree with you Judas2018, writers have this special feature on their mind wherein they can be inspired by anything and everything in their surroundings.

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Martinsx1

Martinsx1

My inspiration to write came from three things which are real life experiences, nature and music. These three variables made me start off with poems before going into novels and books as well. It was from one of my poems a member saw online that he sought to introduce me into posting on forums and blogs which I have come to enjoy doing as well.

The experience and knowledge I have gathered so far posting in several forums and seeing other people's work have been priceless to my very existence and I will still strive to improve for the better.

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Judas2018

Judas2018

I think nature is a good source of inspiration because it exists mostly outdoors. That, combined with getting out, fresh air, etc... can really jump-start your brain and imagination if you're stuck in a rut.

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Soulwatcher

Soulwatcher

A lot of what I write comes from my own ideas, I am a very creative person. I am able to always think up of new ideas to write about. And if I do get stuck I will look at other websites on the same subject and try to get some ideas from their website. But that doesn't happen very often, because like I say I am very creative. =)

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vivalavanda

vivalavanda

It's good that you don't have any problem with writer's block as your mind is creative. In addition, the ideas that you have said when you are stuck are also helpful to me.

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Martinsx1

Martinsx1

Creating a piece of writing without having something to influence such work is down to one's creative mind and thinking. This is what allows you to think out new ideas which you can now develop into a full blown topic that would appeal the readers of such work. I have written some good works from my creative thinking and still making notes on new topics which I still want to develop for future references.

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Kakashi2020

Kakashi2020

Sometimes I get inspired from watching new movies and series as well as animes and documentaries. I don't get the whole idea from it but rather it inspires me to think of new and good ideas to write.

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1000vultures

1000vultures

I think one of the best things you can do is to keep a notebook (an actual paper one!) that you use to jot down small phrases and ideas as they come to you. It sounds cliche, but inspiration really does hit at the strangest times, and if you don't write that thought down then you might lose it. I used to feel like I struggled for inspiration, but when I started keeping a notebook I was able to cultivate small ideas, and make connections between those ideas that I never would have thought of otherwise. It also kept those thoughts fresher in my mind as I could re-read them.

For me I mostly get my inspiration from conversations and experiences that I have in life, but it is all very minor thoughts that I gather and link together with other small thoughts until a larger idea forms.

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vivalavanda

vivalavanda

Thank you for the suggestion! I rarely bring my notebook everywhere and that makes me forget the creative ideas that ran through my mind when I am riding the bus or drinking my coffee. However, I'm starting to put some ideas into my phone if I forgot it. But bringing your notebook have this 'writer scent' for me. It's unexplainable.

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pablocarvalho

pablocarvalho

When I'm not inspired to write, I do not insist! I stop what I'm doing and start doing something else that has nothing to do with writing. This helps me not to get stressed. When you forget what you want, your mind becomes lighter to receive new things. But the thing that really helps me most is going to play piano and to sing. It calms me and renews my energy! Sometimes, lack of inspiration means your energy isn't that strong. So, it's necessary to renew it so you can have new inspirations!

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vivalavanda

vivalavanda

It's true! Writing when you are not that inspired will just give you stress. So diverse your attention to the things that you enjoy or where you also get inspiration or energy. This will give you stress-free and more innovative ideas will come into your mind. Great!

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anahbello1206

anahbello1206

When I go out at the market, in the park or for a vacation and meet new people. I get my inspiration to write when I interact with my environment. I guess it is because when I learn things from different people and event i take them down and build essay or articles regarding it. In some way, it also helps me improve as a person and as a writer.

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treecko142

treecko142

Some of my stories are based on actual events I have experienced in my life which I can share to other people and draw important lessons from. Others are based on my school background and the things I have learned while studying at university. Still, reading books and reading from various sites online provide the greatest resource for writing as a freelancer.

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Jral14

Jral14

I get inspired by listening to classical or instrumental music. As a writer, it is hard for me to have an inspiration. But whenever my creative juices ran out, I listen to these songs to refuel them. Writing novels or an article can't be done in just one seat. It takes hours or probably even days before you finish it. I make it sure that I have inspirations so that my writing momentum won't last ahead of time. But sometimes, there are no inspiration coming out. What I love to do is I read books, I watch movies on Youtube. I watch film and when the moment I got an inspiration, I suddenly pause it for a while and go back to writing instead.

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aeon

aeon

I do the same thing, Listening to the flute music from Leo Rojas somehow helps me to get motivated. I like his songs, and actually while listening to his flute music while writing, I feel like I'm meditating at the same time.

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hazelandrea

hazelandrea

Current news that related to me and my experiences is mostly where I get the inspiration to write. By sharing a perspective of the experience in relation to what is also happening with the people around me, I can create my very own personal content.

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aeon

aeon

That's right, much better to write about your own experience, and by doing that, you will not run out of the topic and ideas because it's based on your experience and you know exactly every details, and it's very exciting to write that story.

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TheInsaneSakif

TheInsaneSakif

Sharing my opinion with others is particularly what gets me motivated to write. I want to share my knowledge with others and thus, I love writing. Other people can learn from me or may even correct my point of view.

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aeon

aeon

Yeah, It's gonna be a good motivation if someone enjoying your writings. or story. If they learned, or something that the readers become inspired because of your writings, it's really hard to stop because of that. As long as we have something to share, we should share it, It's a good feelings when you know that there's a person who enjoying your writings or article.

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edencaga

edencaga

I am basically motivated to write based on my personal experiences especially about frustrations and bad experiences. I had wrote a lot of poems and lyrics from my past experiences before which I think had helped me enhance my ability to write and appreciate more writing. Although I really need more practice and I should also research and improve the words I should used to deepen my vocabulary words also, at least now I have learned to appreciate more this kind of hobby and skills because from the past years(Grade school to high school) I really don't like writing and reading and I don't really know why.
I am more inspired to write when I am upset and when I am emotionally hurt maybe because this way I can express my thoughts and feelings. Not only writing but also composing a tune that is also depressing. At first I expressed my feelings through drawings which is really my special skills. I do have notebooks before that has full of drawings. I draw not because I am depress or what, It is just that drawing is my hobby but now I do both writing and drawing, oh and composing also.

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aeon

aeon

From real life experiences and from music, or the story behind in every lyrics of the song. I really love to analyze what story behind the music of some famous bands, I wonder why it's looks sad, aggressive, or something like activist, or who's the main character of that song. Real life experience for me is more on my travel using my motorcycle.

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JayM90

JayM90

I'm not really a writer until I just found it out especially when I passed a test. All the writings I've done are just based on my experience and knowledge gathered. My inspirations are the people around me. They were like a charger that boost me to write something I didn't expect that I could.

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edencaga

edencaga

Yes, mostly came from personal experiences. This serves as our basis to express well our emotions. Not only that, it would be also an instrument to help others who have some questions or curious about some things who don't have experiences or what. We can help others through our words we expressed and wrote by sharing it to others. It might be some reminder, a lessons they could get could get from us writers.

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MomoStarr16

MomoStarr16

My daily experiences gives me the story that I should tell when writing. I don't need to find another people or life just to find a topic. My life daily routines are perfectly the source of all my idea.

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JoeMilford

JoeMilford

MomoStarr16,
I like reading about the daily experiences of others, and not just in a weird or just plain curious way--I like to see how people handle the challenges and situations fo their everyday lives, and I like learning from the accountof others and their experiences in order to compare my own life and experiences to theirs as an opportunity for greater growth and/or betterment. Some of us most likely have more exciting lives than others, but, still, I think that if the writer kjows how to present his or her content that all of our lives can be interesting and exciting!

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MomoStarr16

MomoStarr16

You are right about that. Reading their story that is based in their everyday struggles will not only entertain us but can make us learn from it too.

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aecel

aecel

I usually use my sources from personal experiences, friends, and relatives, movies, TV and a lot of things actually anything that would acquire my mind. But my favorite is of course from my personal experiences because I could relate to it I could put more feelings about. It feels nice when you share your personal experiences and someone could relate also.

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mtk81068

mtk81068

There are myriad Tools and Websites Online that can help you overcome writers block, and find inspiration.The following are dea and Title Generators. Link Bait Title Generator:i) Hubspot's Blog Topic Generator:ii) Portents Content Idea Generator:iii) Impact's Blog Title Generator:Iv) and Content Ideator.
Question and Answer site are also an option. These include: i)Quora :ii)Yahoo Answers:iii)Answers.com:iv)AnswerThePublic.com and v) Amazon Askville.

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albino

albino

My real life experience is my inspiration to write, I am making a blog about my own life story to share and maybe can help others to learn lessons through my experiences in life. Just focus on your passion and don't mind the content of other people because it will only give you confusions and lack of self confident. Each of us has a wonderful story to tell because each of is unique, there is no right or perfect content as long as it came from your own knowledge.

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amelia88

amelia88

The biggest thing for me when it comes to finding inspiration is letting my brain just be free and relax. Usually that means getting out into nature, going for a hike, riding my bike somewhere - just letting my brain zone out and focus on something else for a bit! Also, there's just so much beauty in nature that I find it's pretty motivating for ideas as well.

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Vinsanity

Vinsanity

I usually get my inspiration in creating contents by searching in the web looking for credible sources. As writers, information and facts is the foundation of a credible and reliable content. They are the supporting details to our points of views.
I look for inspiration in news, magazines, articles, theses, television and radio.

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jaymish3

jaymish3

Great tips on where to find inspiration. When I was still relatively new to writing I used to get all my stuff from other articles. I used to find these articles really hard to write. The more I learned the more I realized that the easiest and most productive was to get inspiration from real life situations. This is the best way to write articles, especially for me. This also ensures that your writing is original, this is better then using another article because the probability of plagiarism rises significantly. However where your inspiration comes from depends on the article you are writing. A technical article may demand you use books.

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bienn05

bienn05

I usually get an inspiration to my surroundings. I always looked on my sides whenever I am writing depending on the subject. Personally, I just need to see something related to what I am writing to have thoughts in my mind. Family can also be an inspiration when writing as they are the beneficial of the money you will be receiving afterwards.

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edzalferos

edzalferos

On the top of my list is my "conversation with friends". This just gives you tons of ideas you can put into words. When you talk to your friends, you never run out of ideas and opinions. This covers many issues and topics that contributes to your next intentions of writing.

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mark8625

mark8625

I got my inspiration in writing based on my own experiences. Its easy for me to write it on my own because I myself did it.
Some people get their ideas in some content like magazines or in newspaper, that was their choice. We have free to choose and choosing is our right.

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Drean

Drean

I find inspiration in different things like when I see an object, talk to someone, from advices or it just literally pops in my mind.

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beerthooyah

beerthooyah

Nice thread. I'll could use the things that you listed for my inspiration in writing.
As for me, I usually get my inspiration on the books that I read, the converstion I had with people and the idea that I get from research and studying. Experiences can also be my inspiration in writing.

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romyter013

romyter013

Honestly, not all times I can think of topics right away but still I look and search for information online to help me about my article. And these are the following on where I get most of my ideas:
Morning News
Night News
Documentaries
Forums
Social Media Viral Videos
Popular Television Shows

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jaymish3

jaymish3

I agree @romyter013 with your sources. I also get inspiration from things I see and witness everyday. Content is becoming more and more important in the world we live in today. Even if you create content based on history you still need to relate it to what is happening today. I think that the best content creators today are informed content creators. Without a background of what is happening you would have a problem coming up with ideas.

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nrnlss

nrnlss

I get inspired by the book I am reading, or the song I am listening. It's like I am projecting the feeling of the singer and the characters and put it into words. Since it is poetry that I write, it is helpful that I can easily feel what the characters/singer feels.

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Jeane

Jeane

When it feels like I’ve run out of things to write about I’ll try to use the following strategies to find new story ideas or material for new articles:

1. I’ll visit blogs that interest me and read the comments. There is always something which the writer doesn’t cover that someone else will mention in the comments section.

2. Old magazines. There are lots of them on the net if you can find them. There is always something interesting in them that you can use.

3. Movies and tv shows. Think of stories within stories. The untold backstories of those minor characters could be interesting. Everyone has their story to tell after all. Let your imagination run wild.

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sonnyisabeast

sonnyisabeast

My best source of inspiration is my everyday life. The people and the places that I interact with (and in) on a daily basis. It is hard to find something else more accessible than these sources I see every single day of my boring, mundane, and uneventful life. Other sources are media like everybody's mentioned in this thread, but there is nothing more genuine than what a writer experiences firsthand.

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mhingnhormz

mhingnhormz

My inspiration in all things for me as of now is my family. I know they are always there for me whatever happens. When the times bring me down they are my cure. Watching them happy enlightened my mind, reflenished my soul and inspires me to dobthe things in need to do.

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