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How to Capture Story Ideas Before They Vanish
...Even If you Get That Idea in the Shower
Inspiration doesn’t strike when it’s convenient—and most writers lose their best ideas before they ever hit the page.
In this episode of Pros Talking Prose, Stacey Smekofske and Troy Lambert break down how writers actually capture inspiration, why ideas tend to show up in the shower, the car, or the coffee shop, and how to stop letting those sparks disappear into thin air.
We talk about:
Why inspiration is psychological, not magical
How to train your brain to recognize writing time
The difference between spark inspiration and daily inspiration
Practical systems for capturing story ideas before they vanish
Why boredom, disconnection, and focus matter more than tools
How technology, AI, and constant distraction interfere with creative thinking
Simple habits writers use to trigger inspiration on demand.
If you’ve ever had a brilliant story idea and forgotten it by morning—or wondered why your muse only shows up at the worst possible time—this conversation will change how you think about inspiration, creativity, and writing discipline.
If you’re a fiction writer, nonfiction author, or creative entrepreneur, this episode will help you protect your ideas, strengthen your creative process, and keep your stories moving forward.
#CreativeFocus #WritingPsychology #MuseMyth #CreativeDiscipline #WriterHabits #DeepWork #CaptureIdeas
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By Stacey Smekofske...Even If you Get That Idea in the Shower
Inspiration doesn’t strike when it’s convenient—and most writers lose their best ideas before they ever hit the page.
In this episode of Pros Talking Prose, Stacey Smekofske and Troy Lambert break down how writers actually capture inspiration, why ideas tend to show up in the shower, the car, or the coffee shop, and how to stop letting those sparks disappear into thin air.
We talk about:
Why inspiration is psychological, not magical
How to train your brain to recognize writing time
The difference between spark inspiration and daily inspiration
Practical systems for capturing story ideas before they vanish
Why boredom, disconnection, and focus matter more than tools
How technology, AI, and constant distraction interfere with creative thinking
Simple habits writers use to trigger inspiration on demand.
If you’ve ever had a brilliant story idea and forgotten it by morning—or wondered why your muse only shows up at the worst possible time—this conversation will change how you think about inspiration, creativity, and writing discipline.
If you’re a fiction writer, nonfiction author, or creative entrepreneur, this episode will help you protect your ideas, strengthen your creative process, and keep your stories moving forward.
#CreativeFocus #WritingPsychology #MuseMyth #CreativeDiscipline #WriterHabits #DeepWork #CaptureIdeas