What’s a book of paintings got to do with the writing process?
Read MoreBeing inspired by art
inspiration
Taking a black and white photo somehow enhances the atmosphere.
3 minute inspiration: empty benches
Vacant park benches and the like can be very evocative, and a source of inspiration for the writer.
Read MoreUsing video for creative writing
I always carry a pocket camcorder with me. It enables me to take both photos and videos. I use the videos as a potential basis for creative writing.
I try to make the videos only about 30 seconds long, because I like the idea of being minimalist – as you may have gathered from my article about using Twitter.