I’m just going to quickly put this thought down so I can
- Go hop in the shower
- Keep reading this book and not worry about forgetting this statement.
The thought is this — “If you’re not holding a pen right now, go get one. Inspiration comes unannounced.”
It’s found in the opening pages of a book by Scott Ginsberg (That Guy with a Nametag) called “Make a Name for Yourself”. I’m just starting to read the book after finding his blog on a blogroll somewhere and being entranced by it (Note: You can access Scott’s blog from my blogroll which is in the right column of the page.)
I just found this statement to be so completely true. I can’t count the number of times I’ve had a fantastic idea while in the middle of a class at RIT or standing in the checkout line at Wegmans, wishing I had some way to capture it before it would be replaced by the task at hand and be gone forever.
I’m not suggesting that I become the woman with the pad and pen (although that might get me some publicity …) but I do want to keep that statement emblazoned on my brain because it just resonated with me.
Ok, thought recorded. On to shower and church.
Until the next post …
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Pingback by The Golden Pencil: The Freelance Writer’s Resource » Good Advice for All Writers — Sunday, May 6, 2007 @ 11:52 am
Thanks for the great quote. I try to carry my personal recorder or paper with me at all times. I always have a pen but not always something to write on.
Comment by Carma Dutra — Sunday, May 6, 2007 @ 2:14 pm
Profound advice, indeed.
P.S. Your rss feed button isn’t working.
wgb
Comment by Walter Burek — Monday, May 7, 2007 @ 11:02 am
Very good advice. I keep a pen and paper by my bed as I will sometimes wake up with a thought that needs to be jotted down at once.
Rarely do I get an inspiration on the food line though — it usually takes a very quiet environment for me to hear the gentle voice speaking.
Comment by Matt Keegan — Tuesday, May 8, 2007 @ 10:01 am