Inspirational places

[Steve S]

I often find that the best boost for creativity comes from visiting special places, for example I have just had a day by the River Alde in Suffolk and have come away with several ideas and images that I will incorporate into the novel I am writing. I previously found places such as Wastwater in Cumbria and the Helford River in Cornwall great sources of inspiration; I wondered what other spots members found helpful in the writing or artwork? Any good suggestions, especially of a less well known places?!

 

[Foles]

Well, I live in Oley, Pennsylvania, and here there is a tree called The Sacred Oak. It was a sacred place to the American Indians and is supposedly the tallest Oak in the state. Every time I see it, I don't feel awe inspired much the same way any landmark would make you- except this one's in my home village, so it's more profound. I've never incorporated it into a story, but it has got me thinking before.

 

[chopper]

living on the edge of the Peak District, you can't help but be inspired by the rolling hills and breathtaking vistas, especially up in the Derwent Valley and around Edale - one road in & out, hills on all sides...

more recently, i went to Marrakech for a week. a right eye-opener, i tell thee. it'll definitely be making an appearance in my writing.

 

[Archus]

I love the mountains, and such rolling country gives me a sense of peace and joy. In particular, I love Cumbria (home to William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter), and there is also a place in North Wales called Betws-y-Coed. It is a little commercialised now though, but I think it retains a lot of its fantasy character that I fell in love with, in particular the Glyders and the Ogwen valley.

Of course, there is also Kent

 

[Writers Blocked]

I went to university in Swansea and there was a bench next to the beach that was the best place to sit and think. Great place for inspiration, I'd be there now if I could. Wearing a really thick coat. With coffee. And scotch.