Monday, April 14, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Ghost Writing
Just finished reading Ghost Writing, a compilation of ghost by different authors, including John Updike and T C Boyle.
it's not only a great book, for me it was an eye opener. it told me a lot about writing ghost stories.
it told me writing ghost stories isn't only about scaring the shit out of the reader so that he starts hearing voices every time he wakes up in the middle of the night to take a piss.
it told me about the different ways different people might look at the whole concept of ghosts.
it told me how beautiful stories can be written, with even ghosts that can be delightful and endearing.
above all else, it inspired me to try my hand at writing a ghost story.
i'm toying with an idea, and with luck, should begin as soon as i have a concrete storyline to work on.
wish me luck, people
it's not only a great book, for me it was an eye opener. it told me a lot about writing ghost stories.
it told me writing ghost stories isn't only about scaring the shit out of the reader so that he starts hearing voices every time he wakes up in the middle of the night to take a piss.
it told me about the different ways different people might look at the whole concept of ghosts.
it told me how beautiful stories can be written, with even ghosts that can be delightful and endearing.
above all else, it inspired me to try my hand at writing a ghost story.
i'm toying with an idea, and with luck, should begin as soon as i have a concrete storyline to work on.
wish me luck, people
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