Stephenie Meyer has stated that the inspiration for writing Twilight came from a vivid dream she had on June 2, 2003. In the dream, she saw an ordinary girl and a beautiful, sparkling vampire standing in a meadow, having an intense conversation. This dream sparked her imagination, and she became fascinated with the characters and the potential story that could unfold between them.
Meyer was not an experienced writer at the time, but the dream was so compelling that she felt the need to put it down on paper. She began writing the story of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen, which eventually evolved into the Twilight series.
The dream served as the foundation for the unique love story between a human girl and a vampire, and Meyer's creativity and storytelling skills brought the characters and their world to life. The success of Twilight can be attributed, in part, to the powerful inspiration that struck the author and led her to share this captivating tale with the world.