Where do you get your inspiration?

​Writing is a passion that we all share in this guild. Since my time as a part of the group, I have been surprised at how many of us write across different genres. My first thought is to pat everyone on the back for that effort. I know just how difficult that can be. One of the most impressive things to me is how someone who writes fiction or non-fiction can transition over to poetry and make it look easy. It’s a skill that takes a lot of confidence and bravery to even attempt!
 
To be able to accomplish this means that most of us have to be incredibly well read. Life is inspiring in itself. But I would wager a guess that most of us get inspired mostly from reading. To be able to write well in your preferred genre means that you read an incredible amount in your genre. To be able to write well across genres the same rule most likely applies. Some people are so in love with reading that they read anything and everything they can get their hands on. I know firsthand that describes a lot of folks in this guild.
 
Inspiration can come from so many parts of a great book. A particular character, a plot or sub-plot, an intense scene or a single line can spark a passion inside a writer that burns until we churn out pages of our own. What books have inspired you to write and what are you doing about it?