Writers, Don’t Forget Your Next Great Story Might Already Be Out There.
As writers, we often search for inspiration in the blank page, but sometimes the best material is already written—right outside our door.
Reading other books can expand your voice in ways you might not expect. Every story you read becomes a layer in your writing journey. You pick up new rhythms, discover new tones, and notice how other authors build worlds and emotions.
Attending author events is another powerful tool. Listening to others talk about their process, their failures, and their breakthroughs can offer fresh perspectives. These aren’t just words—they’re lessons. Tools to store in your creative memory for later.
And then there’s the simplest, most overlooked resource: the world around you.
Watch the day-to-day. Notice how a person reacts when a car splashes a puddle across their shoes. Do they curse? Laugh? Look up at the sky like it’s personal? These little observations can spark entire scenes, personalities, or plot twists.
The world is full of already-written pages.
Moments. Reactions. Stories happening in real-time. All waiting to be noticed, remembered, and rewritten through your lens.
So, the next time you’re stuck, try this:
Look up. Pay attention.
Then get it down on paper.
As writers, we often search for inspiration in the blank page, but sometimes the best material is already written—right outside our door.
Reading other books can expand your voice in ways you might not expect. Every story you read becomes a layer in your writing journey. You pick up new rhythms, discover new tones, and notice how other authors build worlds and emotions.
Attending author events is another powerful tool. Listening to others talk about their process, their failures, and their breakthroughs can offer fresh perspectives. These aren’t just words—they’re lessons. Tools to store in your creative memory for later.
And then there’s the simplest, most overlooked resource: the world around you.
Watch the day-to-day. Notice how a person reacts when a car splashes a puddle across their shoes. Do they curse? Laugh? Look up at the sky like it’s personal? These little observations can spark entire scenes, personalities, or plot twists.
The world is full of already-written pages.
Moments. Reactions. Stories happening in real-time. All waiting to be noticed, remembered, and rewritten through your lens.
So, the next time you’re stuck, try this:
Look up. Pay attention.
Then get it down on paper.
