A link to a new poem published today, thanks to The Ekphrastic Review @ekphrasticrev + some thoughts about writing in response to art.
Inspiration
Little things
A new poem is published, and I write about the three part trick to writing...
Gap of incongruity
On knowing when something is finished, and ultimately, where it comes from.
Ewasing Woger
I've been writing (secret, anonymous) erasure poetry for awhile now, but with actual, physical books. Don't worry, no valuable tome was harmed, but a few old text books, and some cheap copies of classics were rescued and put through the wringer. But it is for poetry, so it is for the greater good. Anyway, as … Continue reading Ewasing Woger
Pedalling underwater
Once again I made my slow path to that vale of tears, much like Dante described the way to Hell. I faced the contents of the spam folder. Forthwith I returned, emerging from my own dark night of the soul to present some of its contents. Tis the era of correct pronouns spammer: she and … Continue reading Pedalling underwater
Another dose of inspo
From the vaults once more I return with yet more spam wisdom and affirmations... We begin with this below. Frankly, it is a bit mystifying but I'm glad someone can benefit from my writing where ever they are watching from and why ever they are reading. I’m gonna watch out for brussels. I will appreciate … Continue reading Another dose of inspo
Inspo’s where it’s delivered
Sometimes the will to continue with writing flags a bit. It might be that my big break, or even a little one, is around the next corner, or a decade away...but I can't bear to think on it. What I can do is search for inspiration and practical help. There are serious things to do, … Continue reading Inspo’s where it’s delivered
Of myths, coincidences and writing histories
I was thinking the other day about author Sara Douglass. She had one of the best creative writing Genesis myths I had ever heard regarding the provenance of her book BattleAxe (and the subsequent Axis series). I could retell this story, but it is her's and she wrote it down for us. The entire concept … Continue reading Of myths, coincidences and writing histories
Inner promptings vs external stimuli
I went interstate for a bit. There was scenery to look at and memories and feelings. I was inspired. I was going to write about it. But I don't think I will. I may write it or express it somehow, perhaps in some story, perhaps not. But about it seems to corrupt it, or exhaust its … Continue reading Inner promptings vs external stimuli
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