Writer's Inspirations

It is the most important moment in her life. Wedding of her child. An emotional chord is struck and...
Simply walking down the road for fresh air and gazing, observing people.
Watching a movie, listening to a song, walking down the memory lane, etc

Any or all the above listed situations can be an inspiration to write. I have this moment where something like this hits me and I know I am ready to write it, jot it down.
That moment could be anytime. while sautéing a curry mix, reading or even talking to someone. This is how it happens. I could be thinking of my childhood, or my siblings, just simply walking down the memory lane. And suddenly an idea, a whole sentence or even a complete story will take a shape in that moment.

It is then that I have to find a quiet corner and quickly put it down for the idea to be shaped at a later time, leisure time, writing time.

But there is another thing here, it is also possible that you might just get into the idea, it could just overpower your being and demand complete attention then and there. And you might just have to succumb to it and complete the writing process. Of course, it will be your raw draft that needs to be shaped later. Yes, this happens a lot to me. And I respect it over and above everything else. That is the 'muse' moment and it should not be ignored if writing is number one priority in your life.

Having said that, there are times when I have to sacrifice that special moment to my routine life which includes work life, at times domestic commitments and chores.
Like all of you out there, I do wish I could just wake up, sip coffee and write for hours without any distractions.

But that is not reality. Inspiration is found in the routine stuff. Everyday life is a great resource for me. I thrive on that one. I challenge myself to create something out of the regular stuff.

Here is a video clip of Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis. The reviewer has done a beautiful job explaining such a complex topic with simple narration and illustrations. (Courtesy YouTube, Minute Book Report)




Ranga Iyer