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Not because I think it’s something fleeting that will never return but because I think the best inspiration is the kind that makes you feel urgent. Like you’re racing against yourself to get a story on the page while you still remember what that magic feels like.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nRoshani Chokshi, the author of this quote, is known for her lush and imaginative storytelling, particularly in her young adult fantasy novels. This quote is likely from an interview or a writing workshop where she shares her creative process. Given her background in writing, it's likely that she was struggling with the pressure to produce new and original work while maintaining her unique voice.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe counter-intuitive truth in this quote lies in Chokshi's approach to inspiration. Most people believe that inspiration is a fleeting experience that should be savored and cherished. However, Chokshi argues that the best inspiration is the kind that feels urgent, like a ticking clock. This means that inspiration is not something to be enjoyed slowly, but rather something to be devoured quickly, before it slips away. This mindset reveals a paradox: inspiration is both a precious resource that should be cherished and a temporary opportunity that should be seized immediately.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset, modern writers and creatives should adopt a \" hungry\" approach to inspiration. Instead of waiting for the perfect idea to strike, they should actively seek out new experiences, people, and sources of information, and then consume them voraciously, like they're starving. By doing so, they'll be more likely to capture the magic of inspiration before it slips away, and produce work that feels urgent and original.",{"currentPage":104,"totalPages":105,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":23},1,42]