Sexy Suspense
The A to Z April Blogging Challenge
Curiosity isn’t just for kids! And forget about it killing the cat. It’s imperative for writers, and many others I suspect. Curiosity fosters imagination which encourages inspiration. This helps when we’re creating plot lines, characters, and dialogue, etc.
Recently a family member commented on the fact that I notice things she never would. Probably not true. Probably we notice different things. She’s very interested in facts and amassing them and somehow manages to retain them, where as I have no interest in retaining that stuff. But what makes people tick? Oh, yeah. What makes people do the things they do? People and their choices fascinate me. Do I take note of what they do when they think no one is watching, you bet. I pay attention to the way people speak, react, or reply. In line. At the doctor’s office. At the beach. Well, you get the idea.
Being curious and exploring means we’e engaged, living in the moment, and making connections. It’s about exploring the world around us. So embrace your curiosity. Have conversations, read books, watch films, take a walk, ask questions, take a class, try a new hobby. Try a new recipe, a new look, a DIY project.
Have fun! How do you embrace your curiosity?
Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit. – E.E. Cumming
I research stuff online. What kind of butterfly is that? Is that news story for real? Where exactly is East Timor? Random stuff. But my head stores facts, too. I kill at Jeopardy (at home here in the comfort of my recliner).
Haha! That’s like my husband. I keep saying he needs to go on some game shows and win us some money!
I’m always watching people …and I get a few funny looks back too.lol I’m just a nosey hoor :p
I get the funniest looks when I try and cover up the fact that I’m being nosey, cuz it never works. Busted. Again.
My hubby is a people watcher and always catches bits of the most interesting conversations.
~Patricia Lynne aka Patricia Josephine~
Member of C. Lee’s Muffin Commando Squad
Story Dam
Patricia Lynne, Indie Author
Patricia, you’ll never be bored. It’s nice to have a people watcher in your life who can feed you all kinds of stories and keep you entertained.
Curiosity is definitely a defining quality of any writer! My mom tells me that as a toddler I constantly asked, “Why?” about everything! That hasn’t changed much. 😉
Good for you, Heather. I love it when people ask questions. I’d rather they did then fill in the blanks themselves!
I’m always curious about what motivates people to do the things they do. Curiosity is a must for a writer!
Definitely, Jana!