It's funny.. as much as I used to get annoyed by people who want to take up my time just chatting when I'm busy, I've found that some of my best story ideas have arisen this way.
My first story idea for Glossy (which led to a regular contributing gig with the Statesman) came about because of something a sales associate mentioned while I was at a local boutique researching wedding gowns for Tribeza. I'd probably be a lot poorer if she hadn't given me that idea.
A recent chat with a woman who does PR for MommyMixer (which I'm writing about in an upcoming Statesman feature) led a monthly feature idea for Glossy, which my editor loved. (It will start in October)
During an extended visit with two local moms who were handing off something to be photographed for my recent baby gear story, one of them gave me a great idea for the "Coffee With..." piece that comes out Thursday in the Statesman.
An unwanted tour of a store where I had only intended to rush in and pick up something for a photo shoot led to multiple upcoming story ideas.
I guess the lesson here is not to view time spent just visiting with professional contacts as wasted time - you never know where it might lead.
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Totally. As a fellow writer, I'm always talking to people and listening to their ideas. It's the best inspiration!
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