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When it came time to work on her latest novel, Cult Classic, writer Sloane Crosley did not find her an inspiration source in a single place. She knew that she would like to create a deep study of dating and love however, the elements of the story took inspiration from every source, from personal research to an abandoned synagogue in the Manhattan's Lower East Side.

This combination of resourcefulness and imagination is what also assists Sloane manage the various demands of being a professional writer. Learn what Cult Classic has the benefit of her studying the cult manifestos. Also, learn her method of balancing writing and administrative tasks, and how her site helps her maintain her online presence, while also giving her the freedom to sprinkle in some fun surprises for those who visit.

Inspirational ideas to be found from everyday life

Cult Classic tells the tale of Lola who is a journalist in New York who, though she's engaged recently, has a sense of dissatisfaction in her relationship. Then one evening, she meets an ex-boyfriend--and another, and another. Lola is soon to realize that a cult governed by her former boss is purposefully placing these exes within her path in order to conduct an experiment. What ensues is a hilarious and thoughtful narrative about revisiting the past, and perhaps getting over the past.

Sloane cannot pinpoint a particular "aha" moment for the concept behind the novel however, her personal experiences of wellness culture and modern-day dating informed the manuscript. "I suspect that anyone who reads this is their own wellness and dating experts by now," she says. "We're constantly absorbed in these subjects, they are satirical in the form of a novel."

The actress did some specific research on cults to get those particular details just the way she wanted them. "I needed manifestos or instruction manuals from the inside to take a cue from the language to use to make a comedic point," Sloane says.