Friday, January 30, 2009

How I Write for Vent

I would like to end this weeks posts, by answering a great question that Linda left on one of her comments a few weeks ago.

She asked…

"…ron, I know you don't make this stuff up - it's too out there for that, but how do you think of it to write about it? "

Well…as crazy and lunatic as some of my more humorous posts read, everything I share with you are things that have actually happened to me.

I think my friends who have spent a great deal of time with me and also read this blog, would tell you that how I express myself here, is how I express myself all the time…

…naturally over-the-edge.

So when I share a story with my readers…I’m over-the-edge.

All of us experience life differently. And for me, I’m always aware of the “inner dialogue” that goes on in my head; things that I’m thinking, feeling, and also things that I would liked to have said. So when I write a story…those are the things that I infuse.

And as far as how I think of what to write about…

…these stories just come to me.

This is why I always carry a blog topic notebook in my backpack. Whenever anything happens to me, which I feel would make for a good post, I write it down. I also write down experiences that I may suddenly remember from my past. If I don’t grab inspiration immediately, I will end up forgetting.

I’m very much an observer. And not only do I observe myself, but I also enjoy observing the people around me - how they look, act, and unique things in their mannerisms.

I think my time spent as an actor, has taught me to always notice everything.

Now when I sit down at my computer and begin to write a story, sometimes it will all come out in one sitting, however, sometimes I will go back in a day or two and continue writing.

I quite often have three or four posts going at the same time.

I will also try to stagger my topics, so that I share a bit of variety.

You may have noticed that I also like to share a photo or two within each post. I do this, because I feel that the photos helps tell the story and convey my feelings. It creates a beginning and an ending.

I present each post as if you were watching a scene or a “take” of my life within a movie.

One of the reasons why I commit myself to posting three times a week, is because it enables me to stay focused on producing something. In the past, when I’ve simply allowed myself to post whenever, I found that I would become uninspired, however, by setting a posting schedule, it helps to keep my creative juices flowing. And for me, three times a week is very doable.

Not only do I enjoy having this blog to socialize and connect with people, but I also use it to practice and improve on my writing skills, so it also serves as a teaching tool.

Having this blog brings a great deal of joy and fulfillment into my life. It’s my little space in the world, where I can produce something of my own personal sense of quality and commitment, and then share it with those who will read.

So there you go, folks. I hope this gave you a behind the scenes view of how I create for Vent.

And thanks for your great question, Linda!

And I would also like to thank each and everyone of you for taking the time…

…to view my life.

*popcorn, coke and twizzlers are served in the lobby

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

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