"It's better to write when you don't feel like writing than NOT to write when you don't feel like writing."

A piece of lovely advice to me from the lovely Leslie Simon.

It's such a simple and scary concept, SO to get over my writer's fear I'm going to do it. Everytime I want to write but am unable to get inspired, I'm going to sit down here and make myself write something.

As far as the inspiration journey goes, I didn't get to squash it all in one weekend like I wanted to but being on Winter Break now and having time at home to myself should help it a lot. I finished Sex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs (Chuck Klosterman) and am currently in the middle of Wish You Were Here (Leslie Simon). It's rekindled a love for the emo that romanced me into the music scene. (Which reminds me there are some albums I need to pick up!)

I've also unexpectedly found some inspiration reading a comic! I borrowed it from a friend over the break and the title is Transmetropolitan (Warren Ellis). I've always been aware of comic culture, but this is the first time I've actually picked one up myself. It deals with media culture and journalism and I've pretty much fallen in love with it. The subject matter, the writing style, the humor, all perfectly in tune to pique my interest. The Vertigo website actually lets you download the first issue if you're interested.