I think this is the only time I've read a book after seeing the movie first. It's definitely the first time I've read a book after seeing a movie that I loved as much as I loved Under the Skin, and I wasn't sure how much I'd enjoy it when I already know what happens. …
Don’t hoard your ideas
Similar to what I was saying yesterday, but more specifically, use ALL your ideas--that is to say, don't ration them out as if you're starving for them, picking one 'great' idea and then trying to build an entire novel around one single observance or cool twist. Cram all the good ideas you can fit, into …
Always make the best move possible
When I was a kid we had a chess set, and the little booklet that came with it had a list of tips. I only remember one of them, the first one: "Always play the best move possible." We always thought that was hilarious, because, of course you want to play the best move, you …
HO HO HO
I hope you are all having a nice holiday. This is the time of year for melancholy and regrets, but also for family and love. I hope you have more of the latter this year.
The night before
Time sure flies.... the year is almost over, and what have we done with it? Not much, likely. But hopefully what we did do, we enjoyed. The older we get, the faster time goes, so let's take some time this weekend to enjoy our family and friends, while we still have the ability to. …
Jonas David 