Creative Writing

I apologize for not posting for so long, but I was going through a bit of a dry spell.  Yes, you can even run out of creative ideas on creative ideas.  However, I got a chance to go out and find some new creative ideas.  How?  I got away from it all.  A real vacation and it was a blast.  It was time for me to get out and see the sights.  No kids, no computer, and no thoughts of the daily grind.

My husband and I went on a short vacation to the Colorado mountains, and I found all kinds of things that could inspire the writer’s mind.  For instance, we visited a small mining town that is now one of the biggest gambling destinations in the state.  But the historic value of the place was worth the trip.  I wondered about the way the town was in the 1800’s.  How many different stories could I find there?  Stories about gunmen who roamed through town.  Stories about the miners who went into those mountains in search of their fortunes.  Stories about the women who did whatever it took to survive.

As we drove around and took in all the sites, it dawned on me that there thousands of writing opportunities all around me.  Do reviews of the restaurants we visited. Making up characters based on the people I met along the way.  Creating whole scenes around an old building.  Even an idea for a romantic getaway story.

I found that the best way to gain some new creative ideas was to step away from the mundane.  When you’re in need of some new ideas, don’t just sit around and wait for them to come to you.  Go out there and find them.  They’re all around if you just stop to see them.  Walk around the neighborhood and take in all the sights you usually take for granted.  Create characters from the people you see around you.  Incorporate visual tidbits you’ve come across.

The ideas are out there, waiting to be turned into something wonderful.  All we have to do is go out there and get them.

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