Writers will find something on every page of this spirited journal to stimulate their senses, spark their imaginations and open their eyes to the creative possibilities in their everyday world. They'll learn to use the rich, surprising sources of inspiration through writing "prompts" and are inspired by short anecdotes about how authors "caught" ideas and insightful quotes from well-known writers."There are significant moments in everyone's day that can make literature. That's what you ought to write about". -- Raymond Carver"A novelist is a person who lives in other people's skins". -- E.L. Doctorow-- Sit in a quiet room. Describe the silence.-- Write about a pebble being turned into sand by the ocean, from the pebble's viewpoint.-- Think up five knee-knocking names for the vilest of villains.-- Describe the Sandman as an insomniac.