A Change of Scenery

Sometimes I can get stuck in a rut, so I try to move my writing spots around in order to induce more creativity. Instead of always going to my favorite coffee shop, I try to find new places to write in order to bolster my creative spirit. I've found a nice park nearby that is great for freehand writing (as long as it isn't too hot), and a couple of quiet little cafe's, that I try to rotate around.

Sometimes being in the quiet of my own house or writing room is what I really need to get the job done, other times I find the familiarity stifling. This weekend, I'm visiting one of my best friends in Chicago. I don't know what it is about traveling, but it definitely gets my imagination going.

Maybe it's all the people at the airport, saying sad goodbyes or romantic hello's that helps me to root out more emotion in my characters.

Maybe it's the bird's eye view of the world from my seat on the plane reminding me that I need to see the big picture in my novel and not just get lost in the little details.

Maybe it's seeing new places for the first time that gets me dreaming up new scenarios for my next chapter.

I always feel like I am at my creative best when I'm out of my comfort zone and seeing new places. I wish I could travel all the time, but I can't, so I just have to take advantage of the results when I can.

What's the most creatively inspirational place in the world that you've ever been?

Happy Writing.