Monologues are a great source of inspiration! I always think of narration as the protagonist talking to their best friend, their closest confidant. Monologues serve a similar purpose. No matter who the character is speaking to, the monologuing character is expressing a lot of vulnerability in that moment. Seeing how characters express vulnerability in different media really helps me with writing narration in prose. Thanks for reading!
Yes. You (and Eli’s writer) have hit on a universal struggle. I have to remember this over and over. Take joy from the moment. Fishing can be fast and furious or incredibly dull, and you can’t fully predict which it will be. I look forward to reading Good People!
I’m glad you’re finding your way back to your creative spark. I also rewatch things that have inspired me to get back in touch with my inner voice. One of my go to movies is The Talented Mr. Ripley. It’s the era, the characters, the intrigue, the class divide, the sparkly setting. All of it grabs me every time and reminds me of the types of books I want to write! Xo
Excellent post! Creativity for some is like Mozart who was said to take dictation from God or like Beethoven who portrayed to be moody and deliberate with his creation. No matter in either case it is hard and easy. Mozart dying an ignominious death and Beethoven who played for Mozart when he was young and of whom Mozart predicted greatness. The point is that the struggle one gets used to and that it is the struggle that define us. No matter what, in the task of fishing, far more important than catching the fish is casting the line. Wonderful insight Kat!
Hi Kat,
What a terrific post. I’ve always loved Morton’s portrayal of Olivia Pope’s father. I like Khandi Alexander (sp)? As her mother as well.
Fishing is a great analogy for what we go through. I could see golfing work as well.
I bet your “dead on sun” books will ultimately find a home when you least expect it.
Allison
The whole Pope family was wonderfully casted! Thanks for reading.
Love this! Thanks for sharing. I like the idea of looking at monologues for interiority ideas as well 💡 !
Monologues are a great source of inspiration! I always think of narration as the protagonist talking to their best friend, their closest confidant. Monologues serve a similar purpose. No matter who the character is speaking to, the monologuing character is expressing a lot of vulnerability in that moment. Seeing how characters express vulnerability in different media really helps me with writing narration in prose. Thanks for reading!
Yes. You (and Eli’s writer) have hit on a universal struggle. I have to remember this over and over. Take joy from the moment. Fishing can be fast and furious or incredibly dull, and you can’t fully predict which it will be. I look forward to reading Good People!
Thanks for reading!
I’m glad you’re finding your way back to your creative spark. I also rewatch things that have inspired me to get back in touch with my inner voice. One of my go to movies is The Talented Mr. Ripley. It’s the era, the characters, the intrigue, the class divide, the sparkly setting. All of it grabs me every time and reminds me of the types of books I want to write! Xo
I actually haven't see The Talented Mr. Ripley. It's on my list now! Thanks for reading.
Excellent post! Creativity for some is like Mozart who was said to take dictation from God or like Beethoven who portrayed to be moody and deliberate with his creation. No matter in either case it is hard and easy. Mozart dying an ignominious death and Beethoven who played for Mozart when he was young and of whom Mozart predicted greatness. The point is that the struggle one gets used to and that it is the struggle that define us. No matter what, in the task of fishing, far more important than catching the fish is casting the line. Wonderful insight Kat!