ENGLISH 2D03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Creative Writing, Jeff Vandermeer, Open Mic
3 Apr 2017
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Creative writing-> elevated interpretive practices (reading well= writing well) You can be an architect or gardener-> let things grow naturally or organize them meticulously. Start short novels as close to the climax as possible. Conflict is the driving force of your story. Strive for innovation-> but don"t be upset if you don"t get there. Well- thought details could suggest the characters" entire world. Well- crafted, authentic dialogue reveals the character and can drive the conflict/ plot. There are no good writers, only good re-writers. You need to expose yourself to different genres and views-> read widley. The idea of exactitude-> complex ideas in simple terms. Being an architect and a gardener-> planning but also spontaneity. The ecological story: a tightly knit, interconnected community of actors/ actants, where the characters are diverse, the setting is shared and where any one event can influence the balance of those relations.
