Ten Surefire Inspirations for the Worn Out Writer
© by Michele Lang

Engage Your Senses

1. Sound: Music, ocean waves, complete silence
2. Taste: Chocolate’s always good
3. Smell: flowers, baking, aromatherapy
4. Touch: silk, flannel, cool air on naked skin, warm water
5. Sight: natural beauty, places you’ve never been, people watching

“Don’t tell me
the moon is shining;
show me the glint of light
on broken glass.”
-Chekhov

Strengthen Your Spirit

6. Body: exercise, rest, massage, healthy food/hydrate
7. Mind: read lots of books, make strategic plans, focus your intention
8. Diversion: Surprise yourself with “artist dates,” extravagant plans, hot dates
9. Story: watch great movies, actively listen to the stories you are told, eavesdrop on compelling conversations
10. Soul: connect to the people you love, believe your work is part of your higher purpose. Never give up!

    “It is never too late
    to be what you might have been.”
    - George Eliot

Michele Palter, w/a Michele Lang, is a member of LIRW. When in doubt, Michele searches for inspiration by writing her to-do lists. Her first book, Fainne Naofa, is now available from Triskelion Publishing: http://triskelionpublishing.com/pd41.html Visit Michele on the Web at www.michelelang.com.