Mark Cardiff
I carry a notebook round which I write down words or sayings or sentances that pop into my head when I'm walking round. It means I never forget ideas and also means i can work on them wherever and whenever they come up.
Elizabeth Ford from Crawley
I found inspiration in my dreams. I have dreamt of complete songs only to wake up and forget about them or just remember a verse. Make sure you have a recording device MP3, mini-cassette recorder, pen&paper on your bedside table. Meditation is also helpful. Try mumble-jambo for a bit and you'd be surprise what can come out of non-sense!
Leon Briggs from Southampton
Generally your creativity levels are at their peak when you are most relaxed.
Some of the best inspirations came when not thinking about anything at all. i.e giving your subconscious mind a chance to work.
Simon Elvin, Plymouth
As an exercise, set a time aside to write a new song when you don't have an idea from which to start. The discipline can be rewarding, especially if you give yourself a time limit. The first time I tried this I sat down with not one idea. It was quite exciting, though, because I didn't know if it would work. Half an hour later I had written my best song to date. I won't always work, but it's good to practice being 'professional' about the process of writing.
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