Songwriter/Musician needs help with writing and inspiration...fast!?

I have been very dry and lacking in any kind of motivation and inspiration when it comes to melody or songwriting in the last few months. I used to be prolific, and the work was quality and original. Now, I don't write much, and everything I do sounds derivative. What should I do?

Don't try. Just don't force it or focus in on it too closely, otherwise it will just frustrate you when the juice won't flow. I have written some songs, and I come from a family of musicians/song-writers. What you should do is just clear your mind and try to get off of it. Maybe do some sight-seeing, search for a beautiful view or location that could inspire you. Then be patient with it, and it will come to you. Hope you can get back to writing soon. Music is a gift.

think about something that gives you a drive of emotiona nd sense of happiness. When you hook onto one, think bout what could have driven this and why you're reflecting on it. It also helps to keep a Dream journal. Sometimes your dreams have the best answers!

Enjoy!

I've been having the same problem dude. But something that wokrs for me, is like watch a tv show, or watch a music video, or watch a movie and get inspired by the theme of it. Or just write a song about it. So good luck!!!

all u can do is write from the heart. that's wht i do

Find someone to write your lyrics i would be a great choice yozac21@yahoo.com

Stomp a puppy! Just joking (don't hurt a poor little puppy!) But, the mechanism behind it is real and serious. Do or be a part of something that runs totally contrary to your being. Something that offends you deeply, something that you know going into will hurt (emotionally) really bad. Then wallow in those emotions, use them to fuel your creativity.
The greatest composers (be it those who wore the wigs or your "songwriters") where/are deeply troubled and very self-destructive individuals. Creativity comes from angst, or the relief of angst - I'm not saying that you should become either deeply troubled or self-destructive. But, when the flow shuts down, it doesn't hurt to emulate (for a brief period) those emotions/behaviors.
Wander around a cemetary looking at the ages that people died at, really think about the young ones. Get so down and dirty emotionally that you could lay in that field of stone - then go spend some quality time with your closest loved ones (and be thankful to be there with them and have them). That spectrum of emotion just out to bring the good stuff flowing right back out.
If I offend, I'm sorry - I'm only trying to help!