Lately, I haven’t been writing as much as I have in the past. No, I don’t have writer’s block. I don’t have anything in particular, aside from a book mystery series sequel that I’m working on, that I want to write. I have several poetry books in the editing stages, so I certainly have plenty of material. I always have several projects I work on at once anyway.
I have become interested in experiencing different kinds of art and sometimes nature to fulfill my creativity that way. I imagine it will flow into some sort of writing project sooner or later.
For instance, I went to an art museum (in a small city so there was one other person there besides the friend I went with and the 3 emps) exhibit a few weeks ago. Before that, I visited a historic grist mill which was super scenic especially on a beautiful day. A couple of months ago, I went to a different art museum, much larger than the other one in the small city which is odd because this one is in a tiny town. It had an exhibit of drawings by a fresco artist in North Carolina. I also went to a local sculpture center. I’ve gone to see a restored submarine (viewing only) and visited a lighthouse (didn’t climb it). All those experiences really add up for me to fuel my ideas.
The other thing I like to do is to sit and enjoy nature. By that, I’m watching the trees, listening to all the sounds, and soaking up a little sun (not trying to tan or anything). Usually, I’m reading something when I do this, too.
To be a good writer, you really should read something. Same with most any of the arts, I suppose.
Experiences become memories. Experience helps you to create. Experiencing can give you the tools to write with realism.
So get out there, experience and then create!
No comments:
Post a Comment