I take the advice to mean, harness your incredible flight of fancy with the knowledge of the things that are known. If, for instance, I'm choosing to give my space creature several arms and legs, then I'll let her feel the glide of cool water on a hot summer days over how many ever digits she possesses with the same appreciation as if she only had as many as I do and was able to splash and wade just the same.
I'm trying to adapt to the advice in ways that challenge me to make what I've written better, more sparkling and vibrant. We'll see how this goes while I'm slicing and dicing, shining and polishing the words.
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I love this phrase: "...harness your incredible flight of fancy with the knowledge of the things that are known." I think you expressed beautifully the truth of Writing What We Know.
Thanks :).
Marilyn my sweet! Thanks as always for stopping by to let me know your thoughts on my ramblings. I appreciate the link about RWA national conference that you sent. I have already printed a few workshop handouts but can always use an insiders guide to navigation.
I think that I have to make one last shopping trip for a suitable pair of string khakis and then I can get the crucifix and holy water out against the mall for a while.
Can't wait to see you next week!
Hi, nice blog.
Hope you are enjoying Shadow of the Wind. What a great book.
Pleased to hear you are a tennis addict. You may enjoy my blog
http://topspintennisblog.blogspot.com/
Keep on blogging!
Thanks for stopping by Steve. I love your blog and have added you to my blogroll.
The story I've recently finished writing is set in your neck of the UK woods --your county anyway. I am enjoying The Shadow of the Wind very much. Carax is an interesting character.
but, what if you're like the philosopher that knows nothing? I guess you're up the creek without a paddle then, huh?
I think the advice I've heard that makes the most sense to me is "practice practice practice"
The writers whose work I like the most are incredibly prolific. Not all their work is Pt, but every once in a while they really hit their stride.
just my 2 centimes.
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Sounds like great advice Betsy. Practice can only lead to form that those of us not born as prodigies can rely on time and time again. Thanks!
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