There's this little thing I do when I'm "writing" something in my head and not yet writing it down or typing it. I call it "The Stare." I'll look to the right or left or down and just gaze right through whatever is in my path. I go into an almost trance-like state. It's as though my eyes are closed because all I'm really seeing are the ideas. I do it when an idea strikes me. I do it during the conceiving stage of any story, book, or short film idea. I did it just today when I was thinking of this blog entry. My wife is familiar with "The Stare." "The Stare" is more penetrating at the very genesis of any new idea. I feel sorry for whatever it is I'm subconsciously staring at as I build story plots and create characters because it's taking quite a punishment from these eyes. I wonder if I smile while I do it; finding satisfaction as all the details unfold within my head. Nah, I don't think I smile, but I do get excited.
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