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Some days, writing feels impossible. You sit there, staring at the screen, waiting for words that never come. Other days, the words chase you — they arrive uninvited, mid-conversation or halfway through a walk, demanding to be written down.

I read a piece on Forbes.com recently about how creativity often appears when we stop forcing it — when our minds are in motion, not under pressure. That struck a chord. Writing isn’t always about discipline or deadlines; sometimes it’s about staying open enough to notice the moment when an idea quietly taps your shoulder.

Over at CollegeEssay.org, there was a similar thought — that good writing begins long before you start typing. It begins with reflection, observation, and a willingness to listen to your own thoughts before the world edits them.

So maybe the secret isn’t finding the right words — it’s letting them find you.

When do ideas usually come to you — when you’re writing, or when you’re doing something else entirely?