My life tis most definitely my main inspiration for writing. I write when I feel sad or upset most often. But even happiness can inspire me as well. I love writing stories and being able to slip into the life of my characters, or write about how I wish or hope my life to be in the future. I also love to just start writing my thoughts and feelings and see what comes out of it. 2
I have always been a "writing" writer. Meaning I write things out, quite labouriously, on paper. I then, if I feel the work tis good enough, type it up and of late have submitted the writing on StoryWrite for all to see. I write when I am locked in my cell. This can be early in the morning, the afternoon, or the eve. I tend to be more inspired when I first awaken...but any time tis a good time for me. I have in the past enjoyed either a cup of tea or a shot of whiskey while writing. 3
I do enjoy writing fiction and generally it is the sexual/love story variety. I also enjoy non-fiction and just telling about my life. Poetry seems to flow the easiest and most often from my fingers. 4
When I do write fiction, I think of names that I like as well as names that do not belong to anyone I know. In a recent story which twas based on people in my life...I used names similar to theirs as a sort of "code." I definitely base my characters on different aspects of myself as well as upon people that I know. 5
I tend to have a basic idea of where I am going with a story...but I do not write outlines ahead of time. Quite often a story will take on its own life and go places I did not quite expect it to go! Poetry just seems to come rushing out of me with no pre-planning and certainly no real effort on my part. Tis as if they demand to be written and so...they are. 6
My writing space has often inspired me...I have written quite a few pieces having to do with being in prison. My cell tis nothing much...gray walls, cement floors, a mesh-barred metal door, shelf that tis supposed to be a bed, and a toilet in the corner. Not very cheerful of a place but...thank goodness for my wonderful imagination! It takes me anywhere I need to go...and with my writing, I can take YOU there as well.
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