More on Fun

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Feb 12
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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 pm

Dave 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 am

Yep, 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.