The Creative Writing Process
March 7th 2007 07:49
There's no escape now, poor child...
So here I am. Brainstorming.
I comment, "We've been doing this for the past month." The producer gives me a filthy. Like I'm the one who should shut up and listen.
6 or 7 different people have picked out the bits of my script that they like (for some reason they like the same thing), and started throwing suggestions my way. After the first, I start to feel a downward spiral. And they can tell.
"I didn't think you'd be so offended," says someone I initially thought had a similar creative streak. I attempt to break down their criticisms, at which point they begin repeating themselves. Who is the one that's being hard-headed here? And where the HELL is the director?
If they organised their ideas into one neat little package and wrote it down for me to mull over, I would have considered the options.
"But you're the writer."
You're inundating me with ideas which I have no idea how to write about.
I believe that the creative process is a solitary one. Am I alone here?
So here I am. Brainstorming.
I comment, "We've been doing this for the past month." The producer gives me a filthy. Like I'm the one who should shut up and listen.
6 or 7 different people have picked out the bits of my script that they like (for some reason they like the same thing), and started throwing suggestions my way. After the first, I start to feel a downward spiral. And they can tell.
"I didn't think you'd be so offended," says someone I initially thought had a similar creative streak. I attempt to break down their criticisms, at which point they begin repeating themselves. Who is the one that's being hard-headed here? And where the HELL is the director?
If they organised their ideas into one neat little package and wrote it down for me to mull over, I would have considered the options.
"But you're the writer."
You're inundating me with ideas which I have no idea how to write about.
I believe that the creative process is a solitary one. Am I alone here?
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Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories
Yeah I reckon the creative process is a solitary one....you are the writer it should take the direction that you choose....but sometimes you need a little extra help if you are going to appeal to the masses.....
Good luck....what are you writing btw?
Comment by Optomistic Opportunism
Bohemian Hiphop
Japanese Jazz Funk
Optomystic Opportunism
Its a government funded project that I'm trying to stamp my authenticity onto.
I'm probably being a bit biased in that I want it to be on something I specialise in... okay have experience in. You know, drugs and all.
Thing is, far as I know, the director would agree with me. I hope she still does, as it will put my conscience and confidence at rest.
See ya round,
Opto
Comment by Always Eighteen
Always Eighteen: Japan Edition
Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories
Comment by Mrs M
Mum's Word
Too many chiefs.
Love & stuff
Mrs M
Comment by AnthonyB
It's a terrible thing when everyone wants to have input and they just toss their ideas at you and say "do it". If you ignore them, they chuck a hissy fit and if you ask for help they say "I'm not doing your job for you". It's disgusting.
Absolutely, creative anything is completely solitary. That's why journalists, novelists and design teams work by themselves - but in the end they collaborate their individual efforts. That's the important part. You need people for perspective, for inspiration, for their specialised knowledge, but you need to really take that, think about it and then do the actual creative stuff by yourself. I like to use people's ideas and experiences to shape my own thoughts about the world, and I can use that however I like.
Best of luck through these difficult and frustrating times, Opto..
- Anthony
Comment by Optomistic Opportunism
Bohemian Hiphop
Japanese Jazz Funk
Optomystic Opportunism
I LOVE IT!
Here I am, expecting no-one to reply, just as if this was J-Junk. (HINT< HINT!)
I believe I said, it is a solitary experience. Am I alone here?
Geddit? Ahhhhh anyways
Cheers for droppin by Mrs M. Is your husband using scissors and film, or a computer? Funny how ones faster but the other is so, well... meditative.
Anthonico, good to see you join in on the hermits convention. May your artismo flourish in many aspects.
Ash, much props for shining light on the dark corners. Is that light at the end of the tunnel back on yet?
AE, your visit was so short yet so imperitive.... did I mention I play music?
Comment by Mrs M
Mum's Word
He did mention that he used to get high on fumes splicing film - now there's a perk
Love & stuff
Mrs M