Well said Tim Rettig.

I take a different approach where I let my subconscious work on stuff overnight instead of actually focusing on finding ideas the night before. I always come up with my ideas on the spot as I start typing. Usually, my inspiration comes from things I’ve read during the day.

Otherwise, here’s something I wrote a while back that has helped me and others come up with ideas for good stories to write:

21 Proven Ways To Find Inspiration For Your Stories

Hope that helps!