I’m in awe and even a tad envious (likely because, as I noted in my chat thread, the blocked feeling I’m having right now). It all sounds wonderful, but I’m especially eager to read more about the letters (Mark D and Alison and I kinda did that with 10 questions to each other) and the Garage Mahal notebook...and the Boulangerie sounds like a fine addition.
Very interesting and exciting, Mark. Thank you for mentioning my article. That links to your idea of going back through your notebooks. That's exactly what I've been doing lately, and part of that article (Bravery) came from notes I'd written about my dad as an exercise in a creative writing class of all things. Another one of my articles (My Life in Cafes) included a sentence I'd thought of and written down (because I liked it a lot, and so did others) some years ago. So, from my experience I would say it's definitely a good idea. Good luck with the screenplay, and your other plans. I've also been thinking about guest posts, and the other day I took the plunge and asked a friend, an optometrist, if we would like to write an article and he agreed. He's written a really interesting article, which I'll publish soon. Anyway, that's enough from me for now!
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Very happy to hear about all of these projects! I love the range! I've never thought about writing a screenplay, so I'd love to hear more about the process. Looking forward to a new year of Technocomplex.
Another writer who has too many projects and not enough time or energy to complete them? Tell me of your wisdom!
Excellent read, happy to join on a letter writing thread any time, especially to discuss the trials and tribulations of remaining free or going paid. It's a thing I struggle with as well.
Wow, that’s a year’s worth of work right there! I love a few of those--the stuff on form and you know I’m a sucker for cars. I love the eclecticism; been musing about this myself, as I look back on a year of writing and reading. Here’s what I’ll say Mark, and you can do with it what you like: the best writing comes from a place of deep interest and fascination, and not from punching a clock (in the form of a weekly or bi-weekly pub schedule). I’ll take an inconsistent writer who writers brilliant stuff over a clock-puncher any day. I’m looking forward to more.
Such a great post, Mark! What great plans for Technocomplex - I particularly like the sound of The Boulangerie, and the Garage Mahal notebook! I'm looking forward to all of your 2023 posts already! 😃
I’m in awe and even a tad envious (likely because, as I noted in my chat thread, the blocked feeling I’m having right now). It all sounds wonderful, but I’m especially eager to read more about the letters (Mark D and Alison and I kinda did that with 10 questions to each other) and the Garage Mahal notebook...and the Boulangerie sounds like a fine addition.
Very interesting and exciting, Mark. Thank you for mentioning my article. That links to your idea of going back through your notebooks. That's exactly what I've been doing lately, and part of that article (Bravery) came from notes I'd written about my dad as an exercise in a creative writing class of all things. Another one of my articles (My Life in Cafes) included a sentence I'd thought of and written down (because I liked it a lot, and so did others) some years ago. So, from my experience I would say it's definitely a good idea. Good luck with the screenplay, and your other plans. I've also been thinking about guest posts, and the other day I took the plunge and asked a friend, an optometrist, if we would like to write an article and he agreed. He's written a really interesting article, which I'll publish soon. Anyway, that's enough from me for now!
Very happy to hear about all of these projects! I love the range! I've never thought about writing a screenplay, so I'd love to hear more about the process. Looking forward to a new year of Technocomplex.
Another writer who has too many projects and not enough time or energy to complete them? Tell me of your wisdom!
Excellent read, happy to join on a letter writing thread any time, especially to discuss the trials and tribulations of remaining free or going paid. It's a thing I struggle with as well.
Wow, that’s a year’s worth of work right there! I love a few of those--the stuff on form and you know I’m a sucker for cars. I love the eclecticism; been musing about this myself, as I look back on a year of writing and reading. Here’s what I’ll say Mark, and you can do with it what you like: the best writing comes from a place of deep interest and fascination, and not from punching a clock (in the form of a weekly or bi-weekly pub schedule). I’ll take an inconsistent writer who writers brilliant stuff over a clock-puncher any day. I’m looking forward to more.
Such a great post, Mark! What great plans for Technocomplex - I particularly like the sound of The Boulangerie, and the Garage Mahal notebook! I'm looking forward to all of your 2023 posts already! 😃