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My primary sources of inspiration is reading philosophy and books on science. They both help me to look at old things in a new way. Another big source of inspiration is reading other people's books. I often find myself thinking, "I can do better. I'd do it like this". And there's often a new novel or polot twist.
The main problem for writers usually isn't ideas. But simply to sit down and write. Once you force yourself to write (anything really) the ideas will come. It's when you have the whole novel in scope that you get overwhelmed.
If you really want to know how established authors do it I recommend "On Writing" by Stephen King and "Telling Lies for Fun and Profit" by Lawrence Block. Good books on the process of writing.
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