Your Idea Place

Where do you do your best thinking?

Yesterday morning, I had no idea what I’d write next. So I visited my idea place. In less than ten minutes, I had the kernels of three things to write.

At the same time, I took a shower.

I don’t use idea shampoo. But for as long as I’ve been writing, it seems my best ideas come … Continue reading

Save That Thought

All your ideas won’t come when you’re at the keyboard.

I had no idea what I’d post today. Then I straightened the little table next to my desk and saw multiple slips of paper. Suddenly, I had my choice of nine ideas.

I opted to keep them for later — and consider how to save ideas at risk of getting lost.

You know the kind. They come … Continue reading