When we write, we often find that it is easier to write about what we already know. Some authors may find inspiration in their personal lives, in the world around them, or in the lives of their close friends and family. When a work of art or book is inspired by one of these factors, the work itself contains connections to the inspiration and, therefore, to the life of the author himself. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle finds inspiration for his series of novels about the genius detective Sherlock Holmes and his faithful friend Dr. John Watson in many different places. In his novel The Hound of the Baskervilles, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle makes connections to his career, his colleague and the stories of his friend. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, in addition to being an author, is also a doctor (“Arthur Conan Doyle”). Aspects of his career as a doctor are visible in the unique way Sherlock Holmes solves his mysteries. As a doctor, you must piece together seemingly unrelated information, such as congested sinuses and fever, to make a diagnosis. Doyle uses the same method when he writes about how Sherlock pieces together clues to find a culprit ("Arthur Conan Doyle"). On one occasion, Sherlock deduces from seemingly random facts that Mr. and Mrs. Stapleton are not brother and sister but rather husband and wife (Doyle 8). On another occasion, Sherlock infers pets, walking habits, occupation, age, build, and workplace using only a cane as a reference (Doyle, “The Complete Sherlock” 636-37 ). These two examples show Sherlock using the same deduction skills that Doyle himself uses as a doctor. However, being a doctor is not the only aspect of medicine that inspires Doyle. Sherlock Holmes, the main character of T...... middle of paper ......the inspirations for the unique way Sherlock Holmes is able to deduce people and crimes. His colleague, Dr. Joseph Bell, remains the setting for the surprising genius Sherlock Holmes, who possesses an almost supernatural set of deductive skills. Fletcher Robinson's story about a ghostly dog ​​is the inspiration for the plot and setting of the novel itself. In almost every novel ever written, it is possible to find connections between the author and the work itself. Works Cited “Arthur Conan Doyle”. Contemporary authors online. Detroit: Gale, 2008. Literary Resource Center. Internet. March 19, 2014. Doyle, Arthur Conan and Publishing Saddleback Educational. The Hound of the Baskervilles. Irvine: Saddleback Educational Pub, 2010. EBSCOhost. Web.March 18, 2014Doyle, Arthur Conan. The complete Sherlock Holmes. New York: Barnes & Noble, 2009. Print.