Comments on: The Creative Process

By: Who Needs a Map? « Elsewhither

Who Needs a Map? « Elsewhither — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:01:49 +0000

[...] as it turns out, good fiction really CAN'T be whatever I want. The reader still requires plausibility and consistency. And drawing a clear map of one of my most [...]

By: hillsc

hillsc — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:10:47 +0000

My apologies for the late appearance of the previous two comments. I had mis-checked a moderation setting, but all is well.

Welcome Steve! (And Welcome "back" Texas Deb!)

By: Texas Deb

Texas Deb — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 12:58:28 +0000

I realize it is a regulation BOOK you are after Charlie Boy, but reading this blog (and of course, the elseother one) has me realizing - something good is ALREADY happening here. Your writing. In public where it belongs.

Hope the other format eventually unfolds itself for you as well - I have faith that it will - and in the meantime I am grateful to get an occasional dose of Charlie right here!

By: Steve – Kestrel's Aerie

Steve – Kestrel's Aerie — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:43:42 +0000

Hrmm...actually, I think Mr. Sanders's story might actually be the start of something..."Dragon Tails, and Bits and Pieces of Assorted Other Monsters". Or something. Seriously, I know I struggle with lacking creative inspiration, and my (wonderful, and wonderfully talented) friends urge me to "just write!"—as you just did. But it seems not to be quite so simple. However, you've given me an idea for the next time I'm in the mood to write, and the creative river has run dry: Start with a mundane moment (stepping out of the car) and see just how fantastic (as the adjective form of "fantasy") I can get in 500 words. Thanks for the chuckle, Charlie...and good luck getting the creative tap turned on again!