Comments on: Finding Real Magic in Writing http://magicalwords.net/david-b-coe/finding-real-magic-in-writing/ Writing tips and publishing advice for aspiring novelists. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:45:07 +0000 hourly 1 By: DavidBCoehttp://magicalwords.net/david-b-coe/finding-real-magic-in-writing/#comment-6377 DavidBCoe Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:23:16 +0000 http://magicalwords.net/?p=1283#comment-6377 Thanks, PJ. Glad you enjoyed the post. The creative accidents are the little gems that keep me going when the rest of writing becomes too much. It doesn't even have to be something huge, like the end-of-book examples in the post. Sometimes it's just a tidbit of character background or worldbuilding that fits in perfectly, like a piece in a jigsaw puzzle. Sometimes it's a turn of phrase that comes out better even than I had imagined. "Being an instrument of the creative force." Yes, that's it exactly. Thanks, PJ. Glad you enjoyed the post. The creative accidents are the little gems that keep me going when the rest of writing becomes too much. It doesn’t even have to be something huge, like the end-of-book examples in the post. Sometimes it’s just a tidbit of character background or worldbuilding that fits in perfectly, like a piece in a jigsaw puzzle. Sometimes it’s a turn of phrase that comes out better even than I had imagined. “Being an instrument of the creative force.” Yes, that’s it exactly.

]]> By: PJ Frielhttp://magicalwords.net/david-b-coe/finding-real-magic-in-writing/#comment-6374 PJ Friel Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:23:46 +0000 http://magicalwords.net/?p=1283#comment-6374 I absolutely loved this post. I truly believe that great work is driven by the muse (or the subconscious or whatever one wants to call it). I know that in my artwork, some of the best pieces I've ever created have been "accidents." That surreal moment when I sit back and just stare at what I've created like it never came from my own hand is the moment that I strive for everytime I begin an image. If I can tell you every single step that I took to create something, it's probably not one of my better works.Being an instrument of the creative force is my fondest wish. I absolutely loved this post. I truly believe that great work is driven by the muse (or the subconscious or whatever one wants to call it). I know that in my artwork, some of the best pieces I’ve ever created have been “accidents.” That surreal moment when I sit back and just stare at what I’ve created like it never came from my own hand is the moment that I strive for everytime I begin an image. If I can tell you every single step that I took to create something, it’s probably not one of my better works.

Being an instrument of the creative force is my fondest wish.

]]> By: Misty Masseyhttp://magicalwords.net/david-b-coe/finding-real-magic-in-writing/#comment-6345 Misty Massey Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:13:06 +0000 http://magicalwords.net/?p=1283#comment-6345 Well, I'm a Scorpio, and we don't share much. But I suppose I <i>might</i> tell y'all..... *grin* Well, I’m a Scorpio, and we don’t share much. But I suppose I might tell y’all….. *grin*

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