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No Inspiration Without Perspiration
09:40, 22.9.2006
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Ever have one of those magical moments where your scenes seem to write themselves? I had one of those last night. I didn't exactly know where it was going when I wrote it. I simply took it line by line and let the words lead me into whatever direction they saw fit. What I ended up with is a new opening for a screenplay that is only now starting to take form. Very juicy dialogue, intriguing set up, foreshadowing... I love it when inspiration comes together.Which leads me into the title of this latest blog. How can we expect to be inspired if we don't write? I used to think I couldn't control those inspirational flows of creativity. As if they were gifts sent from an evasive muse to sprinkle the page before disappearing as quickly as they came. Feeling as if some sort of ritualistic seance (sorry, e without the accent) had taken place, I would be too exhausted to write for the rest of the week. I would pray to be "visited" again so that I could write some more. What I've learned is that inspiration comes only when we condition it to do so. As strange as it seems, the more consistent I became with a writing schedule, the more inspired I would become while wrestling with the infamous writer's block. At this point in my early writing career, I find that I am constantly inspired. Everything around me has a story in it, and it's no coincidence that I manage to squeeze out a good 2 hours per night working at my craft. My goal at this point is to get to 4 hours a day. I've read this is the least you should commit if you're thinking about a serious career in writing. Having noticed a significant change in my productivity, I believe it wholeheartedly. So remember, we'll never be inspired if we don't spend the time writing through any uninspired moments. It's nature's way of rewarding us for our efforts. The more you write, the more you will find that your creativity never left. And you'll find yourself like me; dying for the hours to tick by so you can sit again in solitude and create something from nothing. What could be better than that? - J. Leave a Comment { Last Page } { Page 2 of 10 } { Next Page } |
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