Way of the Writer
Friday, September 17, 2004
 
Woodpulp gone wild.


Image found on the Internet and all rights belong to its owner.


Finished Misadventures in the (213). Review to follow. (Really!)



Image found on the Internet and all rights belong to its owner.

Finished Artemis Fowl. Review to follow. (I hope!)



Now for the last couple of days....

Wednesday and Thursday
I did lots of journaling and idea generation (usually at Starbucks) but nothing concrete on my stories.

But speaking of writing....

I discovered a while back that I constantly generate new ideas, images, and even entire scenes will driving. Since it would not be conducive to jot down anything while driving (California drivers are bad enough), I decided to get a tape recorder.

The idea is not new to writers or even to myself. I asked R. about any old ones in the house and was given…after several weeks…a top-of-the-line model. From the 1980s. I looked at the hulking black box and, after biting down a remark about obsolete technology, said thank you.

The recorder has worked out quite well after we put in new AA batteries (requires two) and a new tape. I've already recorded several days worth of ideas while noting my daily activities to later put in my blog. (I forgot, for example, most of Wednesday until I listened to my recording of that day.)


Countdown: nine days before blog change....

Comments:
The tape recorder is a great idea. I write prose on computer, poetry in a notebook, and ideas on anything that will hold ink! However, the demands of driving mean leaving things alone for a bit or stopping every half a block when inspired.
 
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