Once in a while, we all need something to inspire us when writing a particular piece. Sometimes our creativity does not come as naturally as it normally would, which leads us to the infamous ‘writers’ block’. There are places that inspire motivation and these places differ from person to person. This is a list of some options that you might consider drawing your inspiration from when you are stuck while writing or you cannot seem to find the right words to start your next piece.

Movies

Like writing, great movies thrive on good storytelling. The best movies often make the best books and vice versa. You can reimagine movie plots in your own way. Create your own characters and borrow sparingly from particular movies but also pay attention to what is striking in the movies. Another great idea is to merge different storylines from different movies and come up with a totally different plot and outcome. Imagine different characters playing various roles and reinvent your own villain. Consider creating a contemporary storyline from a historical movie and add your own unique twists. There are many ways you can use movies as an inspiration for your writing. The list is endless.

New places

Next time you are on vacation or in a totally new environment, take note of the behavior of the people around you. They might make the best version of imaginary characters in your next book. You can even consider sitting and just watching people and create stories around them. Use surprising elements and unusual strands to make the stories unique. For example, imagine the grandma seated next to you to be a camouflaged spy or the leader of a gang. Imagine what would totally surprise you or completely shock you, then you will be onto something, probably your next story’s plot.

Music

There are always those lines that keep running in our heads after we hear a random song. The lines that capture your heart and resonate with you for such a long time you keep humming them to yourself. These lines could be a great starting place for your next piece of poetry or story. The emotional ones tend to stick around even more, those that remind you of a certain person or situation. Create a story around the lines and try to imagine what led the singer to use those words and what could have been happening in their lives then.

Real life stories

Some crazy things happen to people in real life and this could be a source for your next book. You can make the stories even crazier - maybe not too crazy - but shocking enough to interest a reader. Life experiences can be the best source of inspiration. You can always imagine the beginning of an outcome and turn it to fit into the story. Some aspects of real life like crime, love stories and war stories could make the best plots when told well and creatively. You can also search through old books or newspapers to see what you can find that could make a great story.