You have proven that “Less is more” and left me both satisfied and thinking (obsessing) of them! What a wonderful way to introduce their story and empower the reader to fill in the details. It gives their story a life on its own. And thank you for the “story behind”—always intriguing to read the genesis and Easter Eggs that led to the creation!
I like what you say about music as an inspiration. I used to listen to something when I wrote but when I went through a mad poetry-creating phase when I read some of them back it was all peppered with Interpol lyrics, and that's plagiarism.
That Meatloaf number is one of those marmite classics. Although I you have just given me an idea for a story prompt, which is 'write a story based on the first record you ever bought'.
Seeing as I don't mind embarrassing myself - the first one I bought was 'Ghostbusters' but the second was Bonnie Tyler's 'Holding out for a hero' which had 'total eclipse of the heart' on the b-side. So I can't really write that story because it's already been done. And I was only about 12 at the time I think so I can be forgiven.
The psychologists would have a field day with that writing prompt though, for sure. After that I got into Madonna. Eighties Madonna, mind, back when she was good and all the lyrics were innuendos.
"I am like a six year old boy when it comes to Romance fiction. No, I’m not emotionally constipated. I am absolutely fine with love and romance in a personal capacity but to write about it?" ....You have just described me perfectly. I like to think I can write with emotion, caring and love but the r word, romance - I'm ridiculously bad at it. I mean, really bad. People who can, like you, I am in awe of and admire for having the talent to do so. - Jim
Thank you, Jim. You know what, it gets easier. It really does. Writing about love and romance can be a deeply personal thing for us and it's not something we can just write to the world about. I think it must be the vulnerabilities and the worry about coming off as "cheesy". Thank you for your kind comment. I'm glad we understand each other 😄
Thanks for the thoughtful reply Hanna. And when it comes to my few sad attempts, the personal worry I have about being cheesy is foremost and full blown. Like Velveeta Cheesy, I can almost see the eyerolls of any readers. Haha. Seriously though thanks, Jim
You have proven that “Less is more” and left me both satisfied and thinking (obsessing) of them! What a wonderful way to introduce their story and empower the reader to fill in the details. It gives their story a life on its own. And thank you for the “story behind”—always intriguing to read the genesis and Easter Eggs that led to the creation!
Thank you! I love "less is more" it's like a mantra for me 😂 I'm glad we're on the same page with the reader participation.
I like what you say about music as an inspiration. I used to listen to something when I wrote but when I went through a mad poetry-creating phase when I read some of them back it was all peppered with Interpol lyrics, and that's plagiarism.
That Meatloaf number is one of those marmite classics. Although I you have just given me an idea for a story prompt, which is 'write a story based on the first record you ever bought'.
Seeing as I don't mind embarrassing myself - the first one I bought was 'Ghostbusters' but the second was Bonnie Tyler's 'Holding out for a hero' which had 'total eclipse of the heart' on the b-side. So I can't really write that story because it's already been done. And I was only about 12 at the time I think so I can be forgiven.
The psychologists would have a field day with that writing prompt though, for sure. After that I got into Madonna. Eighties Madonna, mind, back when she was good and all the lyrics were innuendos.
"I am like a six year old boy when it comes to Romance fiction. No, I’m not emotionally constipated. I am absolutely fine with love and romance in a personal capacity but to write about it?" ....You have just described me perfectly. I like to think I can write with emotion, caring and love but the r word, romance - I'm ridiculously bad at it. I mean, really bad. People who can, like you, I am in awe of and admire for having the talent to do so. - Jim
Thank you, Jim. You know what, it gets easier. It really does. Writing about love and romance can be a deeply personal thing for us and it's not something we can just write to the world about. I think it must be the vulnerabilities and the worry about coming off as "cheesy". Thank you for your kind comment. I'm glad we understand each other 😄
Thanks for the thoughtful reply Hanna. And when it comes to my few sad attempts, the personal worry I have about being cheesy is foremost and full blown. Like Velveeta Cheesy, I can almost see the eyerolls of any readers. Haha. Seriously though thanks, Jim
Jim-I've been to the states a few times and VELVEETA omg it made me laugh 😂 great one! There's nothing cheesier than velveeta.