David Given Schwarm

Among the weird places where writers find inspiration, the shower is one of the more common. “Your body is totally relaxed and your mind is totally relaxed,” says Ray Bradbury of his trips to the steamy plot chamber, “then the little explosions, the little revelations come.”

Spend some time today investigation those places and situations that allow your mind plenty room to wander–a walk, a bike ride, standing in line at the bank–and soak int eh literary results.