I think you're quite right about the short story format being more difficult than the novel. I've always found writing to be hard work no matter what genre. More like using a hammer and chisel to carve a story out of stone. Readers often picture fingers dancing on keys but I think that's because good writers make writing sound easy.
Makes me think of the character Penny Sycamore in Kaufman and Hart’s 1930s play “You Can’t Take It With You” who becomes a writer because a typewriter was delivered to their front door by mistake. Great stuff, Ter.
That resolution list bears a striking resemblance to my summer writing project graveyard. "Here lies Brilliant Novel Idea, tragically buried alive by Random Mundane Task." Also, Netflix.
I think you're quite right about the short story format being more difficult than the novel. I've always found writing to be hard work no matter what genre. More like using a hammer and chisel to carve a story out of stone. Readers often picture fingers dancing on keys but I think that's because good writers make writing sound easy.
Makes me think of the character Penny Sycamore in Kaufman and Hart’s 1930s play “You Can’t Take It With You” who becomes a writer because a typewriter was delivered to their front door by mistake. Great stuff, Ter.
That resolution list bears a striking resemblance to my summer writing project graveyard. "Here lies Brilliant Novel Idea, tragically buried alive by Random Mundane Task." Also, Netflix.
I'm hooked. Keenly anticipating the next chapter.
Love this. Also love the photos you're including in this series. And isn't it interesting how having the right equipment changes everything??