The Ben Esch Website

 
  • Home
  • Stuff about the book
  • Who wrote this?
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Buy

Writing tip of the week #2: don't question the magic

12/3/2008

5 Comments

 

I listen to music when I write.  

Specifically, I listen to the Ratatat CD “The Classics” when I write.  Every time that I write.  For the past two years.    

I love this video on so many levels

Now, I realize this sounds pretty weird (Author’s note: Actually, it sounds weird to an uncomfortable degree.  Like, if anyone else told me they did this, I’d be a hundred percent certain they had a human skin suit or something equally creepy in their closet.  So, just so everyone knows, I don’t do anything like that.  I swear.  I just really like Ratatat.  Cool?  Don’t call the FBI.  Everything’s great.)   

But I’m going to keep listening to this same Ratatat CD, because I think it makes me write better. 

And this leads me to my number one rule of writing:  

1. Don’t question the magic, or it might go away. 

I believe that CD has magic that makes me a better writer, and I’m going to keep riding that out until I don’t believe it anymore.  

And if you think something makes you write better, you should keep rolling with that, too.    

And that’s my advice.    

Author's note: Disregard this advice if you think your magic is alcohol or drugs.  Seriously, that alcoholic writer shit hasn't been cool since Hemingway.

Bookmark
5 Comments
wedding dress link
2/25/2011 03:23:27 pm

We offer a very selection of wedding dresses as wine red wedding dresses, casual beach wedding dresses, cheap plus size wedding dresses, A-line wedding dresses, ball gown wedding dresses, mermaid style wedding dresses, tea length beach wedding dresses, column wedding dresses, white strapless wedding dress, formal evening dressesshort prom dresses, plus size bridesmaid dresses, quinceaneras dresses short cocktail dresses, discount flower girl dresses, and cheap wedding accessories as wedding jackets, bridal veils, bridal bags, wedding petticoats and more.

Reply
louis vuitton online link
3/20/2012 07:15:55 pm

Hello! Welcome to my louis vuitton online store.

Reply
coach outlet online link
3/20/2012 11:07:58 pm


I like the coach the outlet.

Reply
coach outlet store link
3/20/2012 11:08:34 pm

The most fashionable and the trend of the coach the outlet store.

Reply
coach outlet online link
3/20/2012 11:11:04 pm

Welcome to the coach of the outlet online.

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    The Dixie Blog:

    Videos.  Lists.  Jackassery. 

    Archives

    March 2011
    May 2010
    April 2010
    March 2010
    February 2010
    January 2010
    December 2009
    November 2009
    October 2009
    September 2009
    August 2009
    July 2009
    June 2009
    May 2009
    April 2009
    March 2009
    February 2009
    January 2009
    December 2008
    November 2008

    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.