It sounds weird and creepy, but it's part of the process when you have to surrender to a type of ecstasy. And no one will understand, and people will think you're nuts, and even that won't matter.
Since i've started writing and taking my new meds I think I've already experienced this process a bit. It was definitely a new feeling. Nothing like I felt when I was drawing, designing, or sewing. My dreams moved me forward too. Dare I admit. A petite possession.
Pity and "significant other" who has to hear you prattle about the new book as if it were a dream... "and then the two brothers kill their nanny by accident but they see it all within the context of a Richard Attenborough documentary.." (Mike planning my death, here)
Jesus. Stop reading my goddamn mind! I hear Matthew McConaughey narrating. “By the amount of fucks and shits Atticus has uttered through the door, Eric could gauge wether or not to come in with fresh coffee. If he wasn’t careful, this could be a Shining situation. All Jack Torrance “lemme explain something Wendy...” But If it was nothing but the clatter of the keyboard, he’d enter, set the cup down, and fuck off real quick. Otherwise…”
The posts here have been WAY more than I expected, both in volume and quality, and I'm sure I'm not alone in saying of what great value I think they are. Thanks for letting us know, but honestly, please don't think in any way there's anything to apologize for.
It'll be intriguing to see how you maneuver around the writing, how you keep yourself grounded and not steer far off from your center. ( If you'd want to share more details of course! )
I've heard lots of excuses why people break their New Year's resolutions, like going to the gym, replying to hecklers.. but this has to be one of the more farfetched ones.
See you on the other side, and Happy Birthday in advance if you're still "too busy" by then.
And thanks for abandoning us one week away from "the saddest day of the year".
If anyone besides Chuck is reading this: I'm speaking in code here. A deal is a deal. :)
You do you and we’ll watch the result.
*In tears* At least now I know! :p
It sounds weird and creepy, but it's part of the process when you have to surrender to a type of ecstasy. And no one will understand, and people will think you're nuts, and even that won't matter.
Since i've started writing and taking my new meds I think I've already experienced this process a bit. It was definitely a new feeling. Nothing like I felt when I was drawing, designing, or sewing. My dreams moved me forward too. Dare I admit. A petite possession.
Relieved to hear it's obsession with a new idea/project and that you didn't get tired of us Space Monkeys posting comments.
Never.
You think I’m angry? This is exactly the type of affair I like! Come and go whenever you please. It adds to the danger! My husband suspects nothing.
Seriously though, I can’t wait to read it, Chuck!
Even if I were never published, it's this high that would keep me writing.
Now this… this will be my bedtime narrative. ;)
Pity and "significant other" who has to hear you prattle about the new book as if it were a dream... "and then the two brothers kill their nanny by accident but they see it all within the context of a Richard Attenborough documentary.." (Mike planning my death, here)
Jesus. Stop reading my goddamn mind! I hear Matthew McConaughey narrating. “By the amount of fucks and shits Atticus has uttered through the door, Eric could gauge wether or not to come in with fresh coffee. If he wasn’t careful, this could be a Shining situation. All Jack Torrance “lemme explain something Wendy...” But If it was nothing but the clatter of the keyboard, he’d enter, set the cup down, and fuck off real quick. Otherwise…”
Guided by Voices!!!
Love it. Thanks for sharing these insights into what this stage of writing a book is like for you.
Yeah. I want to depict the writing process as a paint-by-numbers trick... but there's so much that words can't convey.
Thank the gods for dreams!
Awesome.
Wish you all the sleepless nights you need, Chuck. In the meantime, I'll frantically refresh your Amazon webpage for the next 12 months.
Super excited about the killing animals in fiction post!
That sounded wrong lol
Chuck, it would be stellar to hear about your ongoing creative process as you hash things out.
That's great 😊
Never. Apologize. For. Writing.
Godspeed with this latest project.
Sound like some writers really do build their castles on the slopes of mount vesuvius.
Sounds fantastic! Can't wait to read the results.
The posts here have been WAY more than I expected, both in volume and quality, and I'm sure I'm not alone in saying of what great value I think they are. Thanks for letting us know, but honestly, please don't think in any way there's anything to apologize for.
It'll be intriguing to see how you maneuver around the writing, how you keep yourself grounded and not steer far off from your center. ( If you'd want to share more details of course! )
I've heard lots of excuses why people break their New Year's resolutions, like going to the gym, replying to hecklers.. but this has to be one of the more farfetched ones.
See you on the other side, and Happy Birthday in advance if you're still "too busy" by then.
And thanks for abandoning us one week away from "the saddest day of the year".
If anyone besides Chuck is reading this: I'm speaking in code here. A deal is a deal. :)