Category: Creativity

Writers’ Stories

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I’ve watched some movies about writers before. But kept denying that all that happened – had actually affected them.

How wrong was I. Isn’t it obvious that every word they put to a piece of paper is autobiographical? With dragons and mermaids, with rockets and far-far-far away planets. But all about what happened to them.

People write stories, as well as they read ones for different reasons. But no matter you read or you write – you have a common thing with others, a tiny secret key – you want to find someone who is capable to understand your feelings. If you love someone and you lose someone – isn’t it the most natural thing to want that feeling to be shared with someone? Share it with a book when you have no other options. Or no willing.

I rewatched some of moves dedicated to writers today. And have been thinking whole evening about what happened to them and to each other person brave enough to tell their story to the world.

A very thoughtful evening I had. And I hope it made me a bit stronger. Stronger enough to move on. Maybe you’d like to watch them too. Or maybe you have already watched them. And I hope you liked them as I did.

Finding Neverland

2004 ‧ Drama/Family

Saving Mr. Banks

2013 ‧ Drama/Historical drama

My Boy Jack

2007 ‧ War/Drama

Reading for writing

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Discovered a couple of books that keep helping me with building the story plot. Definitely recommend if you are a new to story storucture and character’s build up.

  • Katie Marie (KM) Wayland: Architecture of the plot. How to Create a Memorable Story 
  • Blake Snyder: Save the Cat!: The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need
  • Jessica Brody: Save the Cat! Writes a novel

and a cutiepie that MidJourney generated for me recently:

Working routine

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Writing day after day creates a good habit of consistent writing. But also, at some point you might feel bumping into a wall. That is where you stuck in routine.

I tried different ways of avoiding that point. But the truth is – the only way not to get there – make writing not 100% routine. Always try something new, look for something new, wonder, dream.

And give yourself some rest. Don’t let guilt overwhelm you. You deserve this rest as well as you deserve to write, create, express yourself.

It works not only in terms of writing. But also in terms of life.

Blackout

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Today I overslept, but the new day came as always. It didn’t wait for me to catch up.

But it is okay. I needed this day to put myself together. Let’s hope it worked.

Earlier today I bumped into video of Ke Huy Quan overcoming with emotions when he was accepting his Oscar. I was so glad for him, like for no one else on the Earth. I would be acting the very same if I were on his place. I won’t be there but it was nice to share that joy.

I love people that are real. With real emotions.

Sister told me today that she is proud of me no matter what. I cannot imagine what I would do without her. She is the most supportive person I have ever had in my life.

Let’s see what comes tomorrow.

Inspiration

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Where do you take one? For me the answer is simple: music. I 100% agree with Albus Dumbledore once said: ““Ah, music … A magic beyond all we do here!” And I cannot agree more.

Last months I have been working on “Ewayeen” novels and Bear McCreary’s music helped me a lot. Recently I am in love with God of War and God of War: Ragnarök soundtracks.

Wait for that, I have discovered so many brilliant composers when started writing. They transform music into real magic. Incredible people that don’t need to be introduced like John Williams, Dario Marianelli, Howard Shore and so many others. Their music help me every day, they help me even not-knowing about it.

So if you are looking for some inspiration, try these albums:

  • Bear McCreary: God of War (2018) / God of War: Ragnarök (2022) / DaVinchi’s Demons (2013) / Assassin’s Creed Syndicate: Jack the Ripper (2015)
  • Ramin Djawadi: Dracula Untold (2014) / Clash of the Titans (2010)
  • Alan Silvestri: Van Helsing (2004)
  • Robin Carolan & Sebastian Gainsborough: The Northman (2022)
  • Trevor Morris: Castlevania (2017)
  • Marc Streitenfeld: Robin Hood (2010)
  • Hans Zimmer: Man of Steel (2013) / Angels and Demons (2009)
  • Alexandre Desplat: The Imitation Game (2014)

Add a bit of magic to your Saturday evening.

It is time

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You know when it is good timing. You feel it.

When to go,

When to stop.

When to read.

When to write.

AI created me a nice picture of Kratos aka God of War. Love this one. Inspires to create.

In most cases it feels like itching on the top of your fingers. Go. Write. Create. I am trying not to lose the feeling and not to give up. Because it is the only way to see the final result. The story I want to tell, to share with you.

So how do I feel about it right now?

It is a WRITING night.

Eight to be Great

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Today I watched a video dedicated to success and particularly the things needed to become successful.

 

No one actually knows the secret, the answer, but mr. St. John has set aside some traits of success.

The big eight I call them now

 

I don’t think you need all of them to move forward. But some of them may lead you to your vision of success. For me the most important parts are:

  • passion
  • push
  • improve

The rest is optional

This doesn’t mean it will help you to reach your aim. But doing nothing will definitely lead you to nothing

Hope one day I would be able to say that I wasn’t alone on this way to success. I was with all support of this world.

It’s great to have eight to be great