Great piece, love the writing prompts and ideas : )
Your suggestion of taking yourself out or doing something different reminded me of the 'Artists Date' idea from The Artists Way (although I had issues with a lot of the book) but I did like the idea of once a month, or whatever you can manage, taking yourself out of your usual routine to get inspired. It often frees up the brain, I think, and gets me inspired, even if it's something totally unrelated to my own work, (possibly especially if it is).
On Sunday I went by myself to a gig to see a band play. Not sure I've ever done that alone, and I haven't been to a gig in about six or seven years! It was great. Weirdly peaceful despite the actual noise. A nice break from the routine of the looming Monday on a Sunday evening.
I have to admit I have never consumed any of this Auster's work, but with how I am relating to stuff you have been posting, maybe I should!
I'm going to try my hand at this 'challenge/prompt' - not something I normally do and it kind of scares me, but something came to mind and I need the 'exercise'.
Thanks for this practical piece - love the challenges:) I actually wrote my last post as in a 'single draft Dickensian-style freehand' and it worked perfectly with the theme I was exploring (see 'A Digital Detox Pilgrimage https://schooloftheunconformed.substack.com/p/a-digital-detox-pilgrimage).
You have me also re-intrigued with Auster, who has his corner on our upstairs bookshelf. I'll have to dip back into his novels. Do you have a favourite you would recommend?
Loved this. Just finished listening in the car and it has made me think about my own writing. Started doing my next substack by hand to see what happens 😁
Re: auster. I need to get back to work, but I’m glad you’ve been posting about him. I spent a few years totally enthralled with him. I burned out or just drifted into other things at some point, but i look forward to digging into your pieces. I’m curious to know if you feel the quality of his work has remained consistent. I may need to get back and read him again.
Great piece, love the writing prompts and ideas : )
Your suggestion of taking yourself out or doing something different reminded me of the 'Artists Date' idea from The Artists Way (although I had issues with a lot of the book) but I did like the idea of once a month, or whatever you can manage, taking yourself out of your usual routine to get inspired. It often frees up the brain, I think, and gets me inspired, even if it's something totally unrelated to my own work, (possibly especially if it is).
Love it. Inspiring.
On Sunday I went by myself to a gig to see a band play. Not sure I've ever done that alone, and I haven't been to a gig in about six or seven years! It was great. Weirdly peaceful despite the actual noise. A nice break from the routine of the looming Monday on a Sunday evening.
I have to admit I have never consumed any of this Auster's work, but with how I am relating to stuff you have been posting, maybe I should!
I'm going to try my hand at this 'challenge/prompt' - not something I normally do and it kind of scares me, but something came to mind and I need the 'exercise'.
Thanks!
Thanks for this practical piece - love the challenges:) I actually wrote my last post as in a 'single draft Dickensian-style freehand' and it worked perfectly with the theme I was exploring (see 'A Digital Detox Pilgrimage https://schooloftheunconformed.substack.com/p/a-digital-detox-pilgrimage).
You have me also re-intrigued with Auster, who has his corner on our upstairs bookshelf. I'll have to dip back into his novels. Do you have a favourite you would recommend?
Loved this. Just finished listening in the car and it has made me think about my own writing. Started doing my next substack by hand to see what happens 😁
Re: auster. I need to get back to work, but I’m glad you’ve been posting about him. I spent a few years totally enthralled with him. I burned out or just drifted into other things at some point, but i look forward to digging into your pieces. I’m curious to know if you feel the quality of his work has remained consistent. I may need to get back and read him again.