Or, What to Do When the Muses Barge in at the Wrong Time | Elizabeth Gilbert believes that ideas are magical beings looking for a human partner to bring them to life. But what if they come knocking when you're in the middle of dinner?
Yeah - love Obsidian. I haven't had much time over the last few months to work on the novel -- too much work and weather. But I did sneak in some hours on the weekend, and used it to develop a character sketch for a new scene I wrote. Very helpful!
Ha - I know. Such an easy trap to fall into sometimes! I still play that game - until I remember that I have a phone right there in my pocket. Takes two seconds to fire off a few words to remind me later...
Oh yes - all so true! I keep a little book - with a picture of a fox on the cover - in my purse to jot down those thoughts. When I look through them I can pick and choose what ideas will make their way into a book I'm working on. Sometimes the ideas are met with approval, and sometimes I wonder what kind of drug my muse was on when she whispered it into my ear.
I’m happy you still like Obsidian! I also email myself everything ;)
Yeah - love Obsidian. I haven't had much time over the last few months to work on the novel -- too much work and weather. But I did sneak in some hours on the weekend, and used it to develop a character sketch for a new scene I wrote. Very helpful!
YES! YES! YES! Love these reminders, love the pushback on "if it's good enough I'll remember." Like hell I will. 📝
Ha - I know. Such an easy trap to fall into sometimes! I still play that game - until I remember that I have a phone right there in my pocket. Takes two seconds to fire off a few words to remind me later...
Oh yes - all so true! I keep a little book - with a picture of a fox on the cover - in my purse to jot down those thoughts. When I look through them I can pick and choose what ideas will make their way into a book I'm working on. Sometimes the ideas are met with approval, and sometimes I wonder what kind of drug my muse was on when she whispered it into my ear.
But of course, it needs a fox cover!
Yes, the Muses can be a little wacky sometimes. I've gotten pretty good over the years at guessing their drug of choice though...