Inspiration For When You Don’t Know Why You’re Writing

Allison Burney
Nov 5 · 4 min read

Another day, another 5am wake-up.

It’s still not even 7am, and here I am, sitting down at my desk to write.

It’s only just beginning to get light outside. I can make out the shadowy outlines of the houses and trees in view, but no details have emerged from the darkness yet.

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Allison Burney

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Life is an adventure, and that’s what inspires my writing. Writer for The Ascent & Be Your Best Self. Life lessons, personal growth, writing. allisonburney.com

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