Process

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September 3, 2009 Movies

Writing is my favorite method of creation, weaving entire realities that exist solely in your mind until pen is put to paper and the words are allowed to escape.  The physical sensation of being in the midst of a furious writing session is felt from head to toe, supercharging your fingers as they hammer away [...]

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Consistency in the face of Quiet

June 30, 2009 Personal

The voices in my head have gone quiet and that actually isn’t a good thing.  If you were suffering from psychosis, I supposed the voices going away would be helpful, but when you’re a writer and the rooms in your mind go silent you get worried.  At first you hope it’s the naughty quiet when [...]

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Outline versus Organic

May 11, 2009 Writing

When composing a narrative there are several methods available.  Two of the main (and hotly debated) methods are using an outline or allowing the story to unfold organically.  People tend to argue about the artistic merit of one over the other.  Personally, if its good writing and an engaging story, I don’t care how it [...]

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