29. How often do you think about writing?
Ever come across something in real life
that reminds you of your story/characters?
I think about writing all the time - actually do it is the problem! I almost always have a part of my mind somewhere working on a character or plot or kingdom or something connected to my writing. Random bits of dialouge will pop into my head while I'm shopping or doing dishes or whenever, so I keep a pen and notebook handy (I always have one of each in my purse) so I can write down ideas as I get them. Coming up with ideas has never been a problem for me. I just can't seem to take them anywhere. Someday... Someday... Sunday?
As for coming across something in real life that reminds me of my writing - that happens all the time. I seem to be on the cutting edge of ideas for one thing, basic ideas I have that I love I'll find out someone is coming out with a movie based on a similar theme or idea (like Megamind). I know no one is out there secretly coping my work because I draw so much on mythology that I know what I am taping into is something other writers tap into to. It's sort of a collective mythic subconcious.
And of course there are the characters that are heavily inspired by people I know in the real world - primarily, of course, Molly and May (Kate and Rachel) who have such lively, random, and fun banter that I've actually written snipets of conversation on a placemat while eating out with them at a restaurant.
Hey look! It's me again! Wow, I look really tired in that picture. But then, it was about a zillion degrees out.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I've always pegged Rachel as being responsible for the craziness of our conversations, especially after playing straight man to my sister for so many years, but lately I've noticed that while I may not necessarily start it, I certainly do take whatever she says in stride and just go with it.
Needless to say, conversations with Rachel are never boring.
So true. It's funny because you are kind of the straight-man of the pair, but at the same time you're just as funny. And yes, you are totally able to go wherever the conversation leads. What I love most about the two of you is the banter, and that's what Molly and May have that I love so much - the fun banter.
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