Thursday, May 9, 2013

THE STORY SO FAR: PART 250

THERE IS SUCH A THING AS WORKING TOO HARD, AND TOO LONG.

SOMETIMES, IT’S WORTH IT

I have a feeling that somewhere a writing rule exists which says as follows: The shorter the length you are allowed, the harder is the writing.

Hard not to feel sympathy for those tasked with writing inscriptions for gravestones.

Born: May 23 1944

Died: Still working on it.

I’m getting considerable pleasure from writing less (as is required in a screenplay).  Every word subtracted is a victory. On the other hand, I have never worked so hard in my life.

It’s the wee small hours more often than not when I finish. My fairly regular sleeping cycle is wrecked.

Why is writing so absolutely fascinating? It’s like being in love—agonizing but wonderful; and destructive of sleep.

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