Lesson 36. Crafting Lasting Images│The Mechanics of Fiction Writing
Some moments from great literature get etched into our memories forever. How do great writers do that? Here, we'll cover 5 common elements that seem to recur in those timeless images from great stories.
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I'm using your concepts as I write and I'm enjoying the end product. Thanks.
@mechanicsoffiction
7 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it, W! Thank you!
while the presentation is a little stilted and stuttered, the info and lessons themselves are utterly excellent. thank you so much for this.
@mechanicsoffiction
6 ай бұрын
Thanks, William. Yes, I totally agree on the presentation. If only I knew then what I've learned since about making and editing videos, but producing them took so much time I'd never even attempt it again. Fortunately, as you say, it doesn't prevent one from using the information within. Glad you're finding them useful!
This is great. Really thorough, clear, and informative. I especially love the idea of using poetry as an inspiration for imagery. "Looped and useless as an old bicycle tire"... Sometimes it really is those specific and explicit details that bring an image to life. Brilliant analysis.
@mechanicsoffiction
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks for the kind words. Glad you found the video helpful.
Excellent commentary.
@mechanicsoffiction
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind feedback. Glad you liked!
Is there a place where I can get a copy of "How we avenged the Blums"?
@mechanicsoffiction
6 ай бұрын
Here's a digital copy: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2005/08/how-we-avenged-the-blums/304113/ You can also find it in this collection of Englander's. He's well worth reading. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/217135/what-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-anne-frank-by-nathan-englander/9780307949608/readers-guide/