Having practiced writing for the last few years, one thing I realize is that I’m now more attuned to the eureka moments–flashes of realization that there’s something interesting to be explored, to be written about. It can be a small idea, an emotion of sorts. The mechanical process of writing itself, I’ve come to realize, matters less than developing the muscle to be spot those eureka moments. Those thoughts are fleeting, so it’s important to note them immediately as they come. Lately, I’ve been developing the habit of jotting the idea down in Apple Notes, which is quick. Very often an idea develops while I’m on a walk or doing something, so having a place that allows quick capture is essential. Even one-liner will help to crystalize that idea. The brain is not good at storing temporary ideas.