When Ideas Leap from the Head

Greetings Dear Readers,

One of the things in a writer's life is both a bane and a blessing. It is that moment when you are somewhere, concentrating on something else, and an idea leaps into your brain without so much as a "good day, may I enter?" These events are survivable but you must be prepared. Here are some steps to take.

1. Realize that this is going to happen and be prepared to get the idea into something permanent.
2. If you are in a social situation, excuse yourself if possible. People will know that you are a writer and assume you are a little nuts.
3. Keep a small pad and pen or a voice recorder with you to get the idea into recallable form.
4. If the story demands it, stay up all night and write it. I do not recommend getting into a habit of this. It is to controlling on the part of your muses.
5. Be as detailed as possible in recording your idea.
6. Get back to the idea soon so that you may begin to develop it.

These steps will assure you that you do not lose those gems and sit in front of a blank page begging the writing muse to whisper those sweet somethings back into your brain.

Wishing you joy in the journey,

Aramis Thorn