People ask me all the time for writing advice. I give it. They listen … but often they don’t “do.”
Why?
Because I’m usually asking them to do something different than they’re used to doing. And unless they’re properly motivated, they won’t do it. We default to the status quo. It’s human nature.
No CommentsUm, coming up with five inspirations a week is proving to be more of a challenge than I thought. Tell me what inspires YOU …
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The Inspiration: My tea closet
The Why: It provides a yummy, no-cal break
The When: Every morning
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The Inspiration: monochromatic button collection
The Why: There’s something very orderly about this well-appointed collection I captured at the Amsterdam farmer’s market this past summer.
The When: Organizational inspiration and pure color pop enjoyment
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The Inspiration: 3 avocados, all in a row
The Why: They remind me of my rule of three.
The When: Whenever I need a guacamole fix or a reminder not to judge the inside by what’s on the outside.
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I’m a HUGE library fan but I do own a small collection of non-fiction books, namely my go-to books about writing, visual arts, blogging and organization.
The Inspiration: good books
The Why: You have to ask??
The When: When writing becomes a chore
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The Inspiration: My iTunes music library
The Why: Instant soul stirring
The When: Whenever I want to dream or remember
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The Inspiration: My cat, Bailey
The Why: She’s adorable … especially when she burrows into warm-from-the-dryer T-shirts about two seconds after I set them down
Besides, every writer needs a cat.
The When: Daily
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I confess. I snapped this picture a few weeks ago when peaches were still in season, but I couldn’t resist sharing it today. (Brr. It’s cold and I miss late summer …)
The Inspiration: Basket of Ohio peaches
The Why: Oh, the gastronomic possibilities … cobblers, crisps, pies, parfaits and, of course, plain and sliced.
The When: Whenever I’m hungry for a taste of something sweet and luscious or a look at something gloriously beautiful.
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This little bookmark is one of the greatest Christmas gifts I ever received.
My nephew made it for me when he was about 8 years old. What makes it so special is how personal and thoughtful it is.
The fact that he would painstakingly make something for me that he knew I would use (I’m an avid reader) means the world to me. Besides, isn’t it absolutely adorable?
The Inspiration: Handmade bookmark
The Why: Because handmade with love triumphs over mass produced any day.
The When: Whenever I need a reminder that I’m loved and whenever I need a little breathing room with a book.
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