While not everyone is lucky enough to sneak onto a studio lot and claim their own production office as Steven Spielberg famously did during his early days at Universal Studios, many of you in the Los Angeles area have the ability of getting close to – or even on – a studio lot.
As a runner in Hollywood, I made the rounds around the studios on a daily basis – and I always felt the magic of the studio when pulling up to the security window and waiting for the officers …

I don’t know about you, but there’s something in the woods that just sparks the writer side of me. Whether it’s the mystery, the history, or the sheer size, the woods never fails to get my imagination cranking.
Next time you’re at a cabin, on a camping trip, or visiting a lake like Arrowhead, let your surroundings take over and let your mind wonder free. Not only will you be inspired by the sounds, sights, and fact that sometimes there’s nothing much to do, but you might also find that the …

Thanks to Areya for suggesting this post!
My favorite place to write is the bookstore – Barnes and Noble specifically. There’s something about writing in a bookstore that ensnares you with pure inspiration and encouragement that you can’t find elsewhere. The vivid vista of books when you first walk in, the smell of the books, the booksellers bustling about, the fresh aroma of coffee, and of course, what seems to be an infinite world of books – all of this creates the perfect writing environment in my opinion.
The bookstore is like a …

The snow is a great place for writers to write. Not only is it magical, but it might just keep you from leaving your cabin … Just try to avoid writing “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” too many times.

Not sure where to write?
Try writing atop a small mountain next time you feel the need to try writing in a new place. By the time you reach the top, chances are you’ll have a new story idea.
Just rememer to bring your trusty pen and notebook.

There’s something about the trickle of water and ripple of light from public fountains that soothes the writer’s mind. Perhaps it’s because writers and thinkers have been doing it for thousand of years, or because it’s a great way to shut out the white noise of todays bustling world, but whatever the reason, it simply works.
Try writing a thousand words there. When you’re finished, post what you wrote below in the comments form.