Writing From Within

Keeping the writing juices flowing all the time remains a constant struggle between mind and matter. Examining life and the many experiences you've encountered alone or shared with others can spur great stories. Thinking about specific situations and how frustrated, tired, sad, depressed, happy, irritated, or uncomfortable you felt can help develop a basis for a main character. Taking the first step in creating an inspirational literature piece can be done through recollection of a past event or real life occurrence.

Many authors today are relying on their personal experiences in preparation for a novel. Sometimes they get ideas from previous jobs, family, community events, business acquaintances, local crimes, and daily routines such as frequenting a coffee shop or exercising at the gym. There are so many intriguing yet often disturbing people you meet or even know, who have traits and mannerisms so distinct that fictional characters can be fleshed out from them. Attitudes, tone of voice, body language, habits (good or bad), mood, personality, demeanor, and verbal and physical expression all contribute to the being of a character.

There is so much a writer can learn just through observation. Watching how a person behaves on a regular basis gives an indication of type of a person they are in life. When developing a story you can figure out whether this character you're basing from someone in real life is going to a hero or villian. Coming up with an original, fascinating story idea isn't as simple as merely looking out your bedroom window into your backyard. Occasionally waiting for a decisive factor to trigger a whole concept or plan works best for most writers. You never know, inspiration could right around the corner at any time too. Keep the writing spirit alive!

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Lately there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the release of The DaVinci Code by author Dan Brown. Everyone seems to be caught up with the religious background and revelations this story contains. The film, starring Tom Hanks is set to come out on DVD next week. I'm not big on mythical or religious flicks, but this one does sound intriguing. It appears to have a lot of suspense, so the book should be a good read as well.

The last book I've read was Roger Kahn's the Boys Of Summer, which is a candid recollection of the Brooklyn Dodgers from late 40s to 50s. It discusses the life and times of the Dodger players, including the chain of events before and after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier by becoming the first black player to enter the Major Leagues. This changed the formation of baseball forever. You don't necessarily have to be a baseball fan to enjoy this book. It deals with many circumstances outside the sport too.

I need to start finding time to read even with a hectic work schedule. Whenever I get the chance I'm going to sit down and delve into some plays. I particular enjoy comedies by playwrights like Neil Simon, Larry Shue, and Thorton Wilder. If I could only find such entertaining play scripts on websites to read, available free of charge for educational purposes. Writing a play is probably more of a challenge than writing a screenplay despite the similiarities. One day I'll get around to searching for some of the classic works of satire and farce. Until then I will have to make the most out of my limited free time.

Welcome to all!

Wow! This week has flew by without question. I've been so busy with obligations and business to enjoy any free time to myself. The work week was hectic again, but I'm adjusting. Anyway, there is a time to write for every creative mind and the weekend is my time, for the most part. I try to sneak in some blurbs and comments on pages towards the middle of the week.

My information to share today is limited. So much focus today in Hollywood seems to be writing great, compelling scripts. The more original the better obviously, which is sometimes a daunting challenge. To write the next best TV and film scripts it's a good study aid to read other professional scripts, some of which that have been used while others haven't. This shows writers which methods or formulas work or how to avoid pitfalls and blandness.

The links below have a database of produced screenplays and TV show scripts. There are helpful resources and guides on the pages as well.

http://www.simplyscripts.com

http://www.scriptcrawler.com

http://www.script-o-rama.com

Well, I survived another week to make it to the weekend again. I've been too pressed on time to get much writing done. Running here and there to do errands simply took up too much free time. I don't know how long I will stay at my new job. I'm in the wrong career field because there is nothing fulfilling or excting about going to work each week (working in a factory or distribution center gets boring fast). If only I can find a real job opportunity. Whether the duties involve writing or not I don't care just so it peeks my interest.

There hasn't been anything remotely feasible in the market lists I've scan over in the past week. I'm started to wonder if there is any publications that will accept some of my short stories. It just seems like a lost cause. Running in circles never gets a person anywhere. I've been too busy to find any listings for writing contests, publications seeking short stories, or postings for writers wanted. If you are looking, however, for free articles on the craft of writing check out Article Stop some time. Writers can find plenty of advice as well as tricks of the trade.