There’s a reason “know thyself” is a classic line–it applies EVERYWHERE… and that includes when you write. Everyone has their own thing; some people like writing early in the morning with coffee and the first light of dawn, others write best with a glass and a bottle or decanter at their elbow (they call it the “Churchill gene”). I find that I do my best work when I write out my first few lines by hand–I always carry a notebook with me for that very reason–and I  have my best ideas when out on my bike or going for a run. Inspiration can come from anywhere–a children’s book, a notice in the newspaper, a colourful pamphlet at the coffeehouse. The trick to good writing is opening your eyes to see those sources of inspiration and to know yourself well enough to help facilitate the time/place/method that best suits you to make bridges between what you find most interesting and inspirational and the page.