When I sat down to write this post (in 2016) I was
watching Dr. Who. And it occurred to me that at times my inspiration comes from
movies, other books, television programs, sermons, a sentence in a conversation
(mine or someone else’s), and most definitely scripture.
Do all these sparks of
inspiration turn into a book? Not even close, but they do spark my creative
juices. I’ll never write a character like Dr. Who, but while watching the
program I might wonder why people are so drawn to him, so devoted, and willing
to follow him anywhere. That query sends my mind in two directions:
1. Can I write a strong
hero, perhaps military, whose troops would be willing to follow him anywhere?
2. It would be totally wicked to write a villain with that kind of pull over people.
I’ve stopped counting the number of times I’ve watched The Fugitive. Trying my best to figure out how the writer wrote a screenplay that draws you from the beginning and refuses to let go. Wouldn’t we all love to have that gift?
2. It would be totally wicked to write a villain with that kind of pull over people.
I’ve stopped counting the number of times I’ve watched The Fugitive. Trying my best to figure out how the writer wrote a screenplay that draws you from the beginning and refuses to let go. Wouldn’t we all love to have that gift?
When I’m reading my
daily Bible I might run across a verse that inspires me or even just a few
words. When I do I jot them down in the notes section of my phone. One day I
simply listed the book, chapter, and verse and said good scripture for a
suspense novel. A word of caution, put in a few more details. There have been
times I’ve looked at that verse and wondered why I thought that.
Since I’ve shared a
little bit about how I find inspiration I’m hoping you will do the same. What
inspires you? What sparks the creative genius in your brain? Trust me, I REALLY need to know.
Terri Weldon is the award winning author of The Christmas Bride Wore Boots. It won
the best novella category in the 2016 Lyra Awards. She enjoys traveling,
gardening, reading, spending time with her family, and shopping for shoes.
One of her favorite pastimes is volunteering as the librarian at her church. It
allows her to shop for books and spend someone else’s money! Plus, she has the
great joy of introducing people to Christian fiction. She lives with her family
in the Heartland of the United States. Terri has two adorable Westies – Crosby
and Nolly Grace. Terri is a member of ACFW and RWA. She is a member of the
Seriously Write Team (www.seriouslywrite.blogspot.com). Readers
can connect with Terri at www.terriweldon.com
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