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I: Imaginative & Impish (Yeah, baby…)

4/11/2016

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​“I” is the category of cheater feelings. Half the list includes two word phrases starting with “in,” and though I acknowledge the validity of those types of complicated multi-word feelings, there are some simpler “I” feelings that I find a whole lot more fun.
 
One of the best parts of being a writer is that I get to let my overactive imagination loose. And because I am one of the world’s most decorated catastrophizers, it gets pretty colorful around here. It’s an amazing feeling to create characters and stories with nothing but my own creativity to hold me back. And it’s even more fun when the characters take over and begin to write their own stories. It’s like having an exclusive behind-the-scenes pass to a great show long before it opens to the general public.
 
Which, of course, leads me to impish (which may be the best feeling word ever and certainly is a stand-out in the “I” category). I’m pretty sure I am in a constant state of impishness. I am a plotter. Ask anyone. I’m truly happy when I’m scheming. And being a writer is such a healthy outlet for my plotting. I find myself talking through the elements of my current novel and cackling as I go. Impish. Yep, that’s me all the way.
 
Anyway, it’s Monday and we’re on “I.” So, let’s talk about inspiration. What inspires you? For the writers out there, where did you find your inspiration for your current WIP? Who in your life inspires you to do more, work harder, live smarter and love? 

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Masked Mom link
4/11/2016 02:23:48 pm

Impish is on my list of top ten favorite words. :)

I am a writer of non-fiction, so my inspiration comes from mucking around in real-world events in my own life and others lives, trying to make sense of them and get them down on paper in a way that might help someone else. I have not tried fiction for years--I was a miserable failure at it--but sometimes think about giving it another shot.

Nice to "meet" a fellow A-Z Challenger. :)

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Masked Mom link
4/11/2016 02:25:35 pm

Somehow messed up the link back to my own blog--yay me. Here is the actual link: http://maskedmom.blogspot.com

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Jennifer Goble link
4/13/2016 09:34:34 am

Amy, what a great idea to write your own Blogging A to Z. I'm going to imitate you next year. I have "I" and "U" on the Writing Bug, and the "I" you chose was fun. Hallelujah to "i"magination.

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