Do you wait for inspiration to hit before you write?

@Mike197602 When I'm not feeling it most of the stuff I write is just stored away and browsed every now and again to see if it sparks any ideas. I don't inflict it on anyone!!!

@WorDazza ok, I get what you're saying

I don't get that as such If I've nothing to write about I just write nothing

@BelleStarr I have this insane desire to tell you just to 'get going' on those travel articles but I will try not to. Try writing about your favorite place and it might jump start you on getting the articles done.

I am a bit stuck on my travel ones at the moment. I think it's knowing how hard it's going to be picking out photos for the next slideshow.

Maybe taking a trip would put you in the mood to write?

Kathy, I know that feeling well. It is especially bad when you have a writing assignment and can't even write a coherent sentence, let alone entertain a good idea.

I also have endless topics but can't think of them or just don't feel like writing about them some days. Yes, it is good to read other's posts also. I have written about all sorts of things for money. It is a good incentive to write when you don't feel like it.

@msiduri I can think of a lot of other excuses, also. I wrote an article about it once. What if the hill in back of our house is a volcano? It will erupt someday and spew lava all over the front room. Got to climb it and see if it is getting hotter. I just heard a rumble. No time to write.

Fish World was my guilt trip. There was always another tank to decorate. I think we make excuses.

@akalinus I think you're right.

I always try to stick around for a few hours after I post a discussion. I was mostly referring to writing stories and articles, but this qualifies as writing also. There is no right or wrong like you said. I am just interested in how people do things.

@akalinus Yes,I did go a little off your original question didn't I I'm quite into the "technicalities" of the site and what makes a good discussion etc. Going back to your original point...I don't always write stuff when I get an idea. I used to write down my ideas for when I'm in the mood to write a discussion but I don't do that anymore. Sometimes I find I get inspiration from what I read here and think of a new angle to come at a certain topic but don't write a discussion as I think it may be seen as copying or taking another persons idea. I never write stuff just for the sake of it as I personally feel people can see you're doing that.

@Mike197602 I try to remember to write down ideas. I keep thinking I will remember them, but I don't. It is so frustrating, especially when it is a good idea and I just lost it.