More on Fun
This past weekend I spent three days at Life the Universe and Everything (LTUE), a local writing convention here in Utah.
One of the more seasoned authors (and I feel bad that I can’t remember which person on the panel said this) gave some really great advise.
He basically said, before you write everyday, meditate for a few minutes on how much you like writing and on how awesome this part of your story should be.
He mentioned specifically that it should be FUN!
Fun, fun, fun.
I just spent about an hour on a rather dark, angsty story that I’ve been trying to write. I think Single’s Awareness Day coupled with me trying very hard to be good and lose some weight, has made me a bit cranky.
However, the cranky churned out some great writing, which in turn was (I have to admit) quite fun. In a sinister sort of way.
Forget Cupid.
Someone eat some chocolate for me.
3 Comments
Jordan
February 14, 2012at 8:22 pmDave Wolverton said that. You should've remembered that!
I told this very thing to a guy I work with, who is a struggling artist. He thanked me for passing the advice along. I think all creative fields are alike, and an artist can gain much by doing as Dave says.
Antiquarian
February 15, 2012at 10:30 amYep, I like how Campbell said it. Follow your bliss.
Seriously, if you aren't happy why do it? think of Scrooge; all the money in the world and miserable. Now think of Christ – poor as you can get and yet filled with joy and love for all man kind – even the evil ones.
Anthony Dutson
February 15, 2012at 12:32 pmROFL! Ah, Jo. You kill me.
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