tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048458294916689525.post8689259869691198835..comments2023-03-25T03:54:51.422-07:00Comments on Literary Magpie: Here Comes Trouble: Sitting Down with a Big IdeaLiterary Magpiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00156795670230687510noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048458294916689525.post-56835629842105439652012-01-29T14:19:35.883-08:002012-01-29T14:19:35.883-08:00The most successful technique I have ever found wa...The most successful technique I have ever found was starting a blog. First, there's the illusion of being "published" albeit with the Solipsistic Press, Uninc. Second, it only confirms the excruciating masochism involved in trying to write for publication; and yet, and yet, I still see my stuff up there in front of God and Everyone Who Wants to See It If They Only Would. It is nice to see it there, It is MINE. Third, blogging has made me a realist about just how damn brilliant I am --- not very. But there are a few gem-like moments. So, at least I have become realistic and I have to feed the thing every day and that makes me write. If it's junk, no big deal --- what's one anonymous viewer and robot's comment anyway?. <br /><br />http://www.thetortoisefactor.com (WordPress)<br /><br />The only time starting with a concept worked for me was back in freshman comp and even then I started with a splatter of words under a "theme." Thanks for you blog.David Millikenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020211157216434778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048458294916689525.post-7695403244112792152012-01-18T11:57:37.166-08:002012-01-18T11:57:37.166-08:00I tend to ruminate on a poem or image for several ...I tend to ruminate on a poem or image for several weeks before getting it down on paper or word document. Right now I have a late night discussion about the sea floor scavengers and who they thank when a dead whale sinks down to them rolling around in my head. There's a poem in there somewhere.Mama Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16059516520611348315noreply@blogger.com