Some lovely stuff in here, Ben ... I really liked "He was being sentimental – the dead don’t wear pocket watches" ... and a studio that stinks of 'food and foul deeds' - now that's the scene of a 'something'. More writing about writing ... cool.
Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement. I appreciate both. I didn’t realize that I’ve now written four pieces that incorporate the process of writing. Maybe in a way it’s my own internal way of saying “there now real how-to guide so be irreverent and have fun”. I’m really glad you enjoyed those sentences.
I should have said, I liked the story, very imaginative ... the sort that makes you want to scoot off to tug at the threads it offers ... writing for fun, now that's the thing!
I'm still processing this one. But the Graham Cracker line is solid gold, polished, with a champagne bottle leaning against it. Such an evocative way to illustrate obsession with something so mundane.
Jimmy, I also realized that this is my third post in a row that brings the act of writing into the pictures (How an idea can grow from Writers' Blank // the one about Words Falling // and this one. Plus my earlier one about an author's responsibility to his protagonist).
Daniel, as always, you’re incredibly kind. I really appreciate it. And thank you for the restack.
Some lovely stuff in here, Ben ... I really liked "He was being sentimental – the dead don’t wear pocket watches" ... and a studio that stinks of 'food and foul deeds' - now that's the scene of a 'something'. More writing about writing ... cool.
Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement. I appreciate both. I didn’t realize that I’ve now written four pieces that incorporate the process of writing. Maybe in a way it’s my own internal way of saying “there now real how-to guide so be irreverent and have fun”. I’m really glad you enjoyed those sentences.
I should have said, I liked the story, very imaginative ... the sort that makes you want to scoot off to tug at the threads it offers ... writing for fun, now that's the thing!
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.
I'm still processing this one. But the Graham Cracker line is solid gold, polished, with a champagne bottle leaning against it. Such an evocative way to illustrate obsession with something so mundane.
Jimmy, I also realized that this is my third post in a row that brings the act of writing into the pictures (How an idea can grow from Writers' Blank // the one about Words Falling // and this one. Plus my earlier one about an author's responsibility to his protagonist).
Jimmy, thank you so much. It is by far my favorite line. Your encouragement means a lot.
That’s some story, Ben. Another one that I’ll be re-reading and thinking about for days
So many memorable lines. “The third man present wandered the streets with a pen and paper, hoping that they might warm him.”
That is just outstanding writing
Really great stuff 👍🏼