Oct. 20: On Inspiration

In today's message the author talks about how it is better to be actively writing everyday instead of passively sitting by hoping to be inspired. Inspiration comes more readily to those who are already writing regularly. It is not that you are never inspired passively but you will get more "milage from a flash of inspiration when you're already in the habit of writing on a regular basis."
For Further Reflection: just stresses this point.
The "Try This" assignment for today is:
"Generate some active inspiration by getting a short storyu going this moment. Rather than wait for one of the Muses to whisper a plot outline in your ear, plunge directly into a story situation in which your protagonist meets one of the following individuals:

• a former lover
• someone who, five years ago, vowed: 'If I ever see you again, I'll kill you'.
• a magican reduced to homelessness and panhandling

Work steadily; after about half an hour, active inspiration should keep you going until you finish the draft.

Again sadly, this will have to go in the composition book for later consideration as I lack the time right now. In fact, almost didn't post today because I am so rushed at my "day job".