So, as my bio states I am circling back around to the creative world and in turn trying to foray into writing. A question for those that are at levels well beyond mind: As things come to you, do you find it easier to write it all down and save bits or do you find it best that when an idea comes to run with it and develop it right then and there before it's lost? Also, just wanted to see if anyone is open to tossing around ideas, sharing experiences etc in a very loose format. As I sit here watching a documentary about Graham Chapman, I can't help but feel inspired to be a part of a collaborative effort on something humorous and without boundaries.
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For many yrs I've kept a detailed daily journal. If I have story / poem / play ideas, I jot these in the journal or use 2 pockets within. Strong emotional reactions, the anguish of broken bones, jottings on what I'm reading, etc. -- it gets written down. Very helpful.
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Most writers I know will tell you that daily writing, journaling, is a must. Doesn't mean you have to have it structured or anything, just make sure that you write down your ideas, and if the idea has somewhere to go in your mind, your m,ind will take it there. On my first weekend trip with my girlfriend (now wife), we began the process of hashing out a story about a murder taking place on one of the San Juan islands. We spent hours on it. I have revisited it repeatedly over the years, but it's never been completed. The fun part for me, though, is every now and then, I experience something that informs one of the characters, or gives me a different idea for a plot development. Maybe I'll finish it, maybe I won't, but I never consider the time I've spent with those characters to be wasted. Writing is an act of perseverance as much as anything is in life. Write it all down, and if it's compelling for you, you may find yourself unable to stop. I read an article recently that described the creative workflow of different successful writers, and the main thing they seem to do is set aside a certain block (or several smaller blocks) of time every day to write. Start with that...
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It felt "right" to just jot it down right away and save it for later but that confirmation of it being a used process instills confidence. Also knowing how it works for others is an incredibly helpful tool. I love the thought of being able to go back and pull from that at various times too. I appreciate you beyond words for offering up insight into this new world for me. :-)
@ Sten Ryason -- a cherished school friend got involved in a murder for hire; he died in prison. Though terribly sad, it's also very interesting material (lots of twists) for a writer. I don't want to take it on. If you think it might help your "stalled" murder tale in San Juan, message me.