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I love writing. Love, love, love it. A communication form of such an eloquence, elegance and enticement that is rarely matched by speech. This may be an artistic thing, perhaps it is a complete lack of social skills but writing trumps the spoken word in so many manners.
Longevity, would be one of the written words strongest assets. A single book can last through the ages, be handed down from generation to generation and immortalise a writers place in history as opposed to throat warbling, 95% of which is fleeting, lost in time mere seconds after an utterance.
Imagery is another enormous advantage that writing has. Just within poetry, there is the power to illustrate luscious, vivid imaginings that can evoke many, if not any, feeling that the writer wishes to give to their readers. Prose, can offer readers a portal to another world or an alternative existence, an escape that we can access at will and revel in for as much of our lives as we choose. Non-fiction, can persuade, highlight, ridicule, humour, disgust, pervert, emote or overcome a reader. Granted speech has the power to do all of these things and more, but it is far less easy to construct vocalities into coherent and powerful words that will stick in peoples minds, especially without notes.
People may say that one area where the ability to speak has writing beaten is passion. To those people, I ask, have you ever received a letter from someone you love? A physical letter, that someone that truly cares about you deeply has taken the time to craft specifically for you. If you haven't then it's something you have to discover, try sending one yourself rather than demand it though! It is even better and more powerful when they don't expect it. A letter and the contents held within it, is something that you can cherish forever and it's meaning will remain relevant to you every time you open it. Can you say that about a large portion of what your lover has said to you? Okay maybe you can, but I truly believe writing can be on par in this department if you let it.
How about a more modern context, instant messaging perhaps. We can all communicate with each other instantly. Textually. More than that, you have time to think about exactly what you want to say and are largely free from any kind of pressure which allows for you to say exactly what you wanted to say rather than what you were able to spurt out in a moments indecision. After all, the biggest advantage e-chatting has over the spoken word is the backspace key.
I'm sure many if not most of you will disagree, but as a writer I feel it is my duty to shout (WRITE IN CAPS) from every rooftop (Bedroom) about how amazing writing is. There are so many facets to literature and it is exciting to be a part of it.
Thank you for reading,
Alec:
Meat 'N' Potatoes 'N' Iron Filings:
Current Project Round-up:
-Tales from the Iron Earth, status update:
I will post the first page of the final chapter next week for feedback. I am yet to write the rest of it so I need to get off my lazy ass and sit down and write... hmm.
Writing of the Week:
Beautiful, Adorable Birds [Read]
Firstly, I have uploaded this blogs first poem. I am unsure as to what you all think of poetry and how it will be received so this is a test. If you like my poetic works then I shall post more in future, if you don't then I will probably still post it but FAR less often! See, I'm not totally evil. Regardless, this poem is a humorous look at birdsong at five in the morning, after entering dawn from the wrong end, without sleep. So for all you fellow insomniacs out there.
Legendary, Loaded and Lonely [Read]
Secondly, some non-fiction. This is a violent and scything thought process on the rich and famous that I once spewed onto paper in my own ironic and dry manor. Give it a go if you can stomach this self-indulgent bile, goodluck! ;)
Quote(s) of the Week:
"The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say, but what we are unable to say." ~ Anais Nin
"Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia." ~ E.L. Doctorow
Don't forget to bookmark this page, so you can check back in future. The written word may stay with you forever but spoken words can be far more comforting. =)
Thursday, 28 July 2011
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Nature: No, YOU Put the Gun Down!
I know it's only been a couple of days, but I'm excited dammit and wanted to post again. Don't take that away from me!
Today's theme is nature. The reason for which is of course relevant and ironic to my blog named Living on Iron Earth as my planet lacks greenery. That and both the pieces that I have posted for you to read today are about natures epic struggle with man. Every being that has ever dwelled on this planet has either been a part of the force of nature or struggled against it. When a species has become too powerful nature finds a way to wipe that species out, just look at the poor dinosaurs. However, us humans have changed the mould. for the first time in Earth's history we have become as capable of destroying nature as nature is at destroying us. We have arrived at the unique position of a Mexican stand off, where neither side makes to-big-a-move so as to not to provoke the other and cause our certain mutual destruction. It's ironic and sick and totally unforgiving but this is the fine balance that we face in the future. Nature is the Godfather(Godmother?) and we are next in line to the throne, vying for her power, the only problem is that if we are found out, she'll murder our children. Fun. Anyway, we have all heard the scaremongering countless times. As if we, sat at our computers, have the personal power to change the world. If you get bored of waiting for the inevitable showdown why don't you come and visit me on Iron Earth. There is no nature on Iron Earth, just humans doing what they do best. Destroying ourselves.
I do apologise for the slightly morbid topic but, well, why not!
Thank you for reading,
Alec:
Meat 'N' Potatoes 'N' Iron Filings:
Current Project Round-up:
-Tales from the Iron Earth, status update:
The first and potentially most tricky part is complete. That's what they say, starting is the hardest part. I tend to disagree with this but I guess we'll see. Still undecided on the most fluent way of combining the beginning and the end of the short story version of this for my Final Year Project. I will post the first page either next week or the week after for feedback.
-The Bloody 13, status update:
Last post I said "I have two plot ideas, one of revenge and the other is a more standard crime plot line. There are pro's and con's to both of these, I will go into it in more detail next week..". So let me give you lovely readers a quick breakdown.
The Bloody 13, is a story focusing on a group of mercenaries operating in an alternative reality of London (Or just London, still deciding.). It was intended to be a more cynical, more heavily stylised, localised and adult version of the A-Team made for either graphical novel or film - or both. My original plot idea was based heavily around a key point in the Matrix where the team is betrayed and attacked from within and they very quickly get killed off. The Bloody 13 would rile a powerful gang or corporation who would gut their organisation. However, I have a second idea that also revolves around betrayal from within and the blood-blind desire for revenge that follows which, itself destroys everything. This is the dilemma, I like both ideas and am struggling to pick the appropriate direction. Another update to follow next post.
Writing of the Week:
Battle for Holt [Read]
This week I would like to share with you my short story, Battle for Holt. It is a fantasy depiction of the conflict between Nature and Humanity and yields a stark contrast between old mythologies and new technologies.
Within the prose I attempted to keep the descriptions concise. Using the symbolism and engaging narrative voice of Poe(Edgar Allan) and various imagery akin to Carter(Angela), I created a vivid fantasy world whilst focusing on keeping my sentences short and potent.
The Drill [Read]
The second piece of work that another short story that I wrote during my degree. It is unread and unmarked so forgive any grammatical errors. The Drill was my own literal interpretation of, Jacob Epstein's Rock Drill sculpture. A terrifying and brilliant piece that captured my imagination when I first saw it at the age of fourteen.
Quote of the Week:
"Fishes live in the sea, as men to a-land; the great ones eat up the little ones." ~ William Shakespeare
Don't forget to bookmark this page, so you can check back in future. Or, just follow me you stalkers. =)
Today's theme is nature. The reason for which is of course relevant and ironic to my blog named Living on Iron Earth as my planet lacks greenery. That and both the pieces that I have posted for you to read today are about natures epic struggle with man. Every being that has ever dwelled on this planet has either been a part of the force of nature or struggled against it. When a species has become too powerful nature finds a way to wipe that species out, just look at the poor dinosaurs. However, us humans have changed the mould. for the first time in Earth's history we have become as capable of destroying nature as nature is at destroying us. We have arrived at the unique position of a Mexican stand off, where neither side makes to-big-a-move so as to not to provoke the other and cause our certain mutual destruction. It's ironic and sick and totally unforgiving but this is the fine balance that we face in the future. Nature is the Godfather(Godmother?) and we are next in line to the throne, vying for her power, the only problem is that if we are found out, she'll murder our children. Fun. Anyway, we have all heard the scaremongering countless times. As if we, sat at our computers, have the personal power to change the world. If you get bored of waiting for the inevitable showdown why don't you come and visit me on Iron Earth. There is no nature on Iron Earth, just humans doing what they do best. Destroying ourselves.
I do apologise for the slightly morbid topic but, well, why not!
Thank you for reading,
Alec:
Meat 'N' Potatoes 'N' Iron Filings:
Current Project Round-up:
-Tales from the Iron Earth, status update:
The first and potentially most tricky part is complete. That's what they say, starting is the hardest part. I tend to disagree with this but I guess we'll see. Still undecided on the most fluent way of combining the beginning and the end of the short story version of this for my Final Year Project. I will post the first page either next week or the week after for feedback.
-The Bloody 13, status update:
Last post I said "I have two plot ideas, one of revenge and the other is a more standard crime plot line. There are pro's and con's to both of these, I will go into it in more detail next week..". So let me give you lovely readers a quick breakdown.
The Bloody 13, is a story focusing on a group of mercenaries operating in an alternative reality of London (Or just London, still deciding.). It was intended to be a more cynical, more heavily stylised, localised and adult version of the A-Team made for either graphical novel or film - or both. My original plot idea was based heavily around a key point in the Matrix where the team is betrayed and attacked from within and they very quickly get killed off. The Bloody 13 would rile a powerful gang or corporation who would gut their organisation. However, I have a second idea that also revolves around betrayal from within and the blood-blind desire for revenge that follows which, itself destroys everything. This is the dilemma, I like both ideas and am struggling to pick the appropriate direction. Another update to follow next post.
Writing of the Week:
Battle for Holt [Read]
This week I would like to share with you my short story, Battle for Holt. It is a fantasy depiction of the conflict between Nature and Humanity and yields a stark contrast between old mythologies and new technologies.
Within the prose I attempted to keep the descriptions concise. Using the symbolism and engaging narrative voice of Poe(Edgar Allan) and various imagery akin to Carter(Angela), I created a vivid fantasy world whilst focusing on keeping my sentences short and potent.
The Drill [Read]
The second piece of work that another short story that I wrote during my degree. It is unread and unmarked so forgive any grammatical errors. The Drill was my own literal interpretation of, Jacob Epstein's Rock Drill sculpture. A terrifying and brilliant piece that captured my imagination when I first saw it at the age of fourteen.
Quote of the Week:
"Fishes live in the sea, as men to a-land; the great ones eat up the little ones." ~ William Shakespeare
Don't forget to bookmark this page, so you can check back in future. Or, just follow me you stalkers. =)
Monday, 18 July 2011
Welcome To My Mind
Firstly, if you are reading this, You Rock!
(Now, with the flattering hook out of the way, time for the content. Keep Reading! Please.) o.O
Welcome, you have entered the depraved depths of my imagination, the metaphoric Iron Earth where I dwell. Inside this war torn, festering, wasteland exists a hope. A slither of fluorescent creativity that mutates itself into short stories, scripts, poems and a myriad of ideas yet to be channelled into legible prose.
As with many aspiring writer's, finding a voice can be a real bastard. To get noticed, you either have to shout louder than the competition, stand out in some fashion, get very lucky or shoot some of your competitors. I wouldn't advise the latter.
So, through divine inspiration (thank you, Ian), I have been motivated to create this blog to showcase my work. Over the next X weeks, months, years, I will be uploading short stories, poems, chapters from my novel and all sorts of extra awesomeness for your mental consumption. All feedback will be warmly accepted. No criticism will be rejected. And all love and attention will be desperately grabbed hold of, clung onto and physically abused.
As well as an update on life/writing in general, I will also be adding updates on my novel, Tales from Iron Earth. I will add a quote of the week plus other fun stuff for your enjoyment. Without further ado, thank you for bearing with me and I just know you'll love reading, Living on Iron Earth. Enjoy. ;)
Thank you for reading,
Alec:
Meat 'N' Potatoes 'N' Iron Filings:
Current Project Round-up:
-Tales from Iron Earth, status update:
I have begun work on the new final chapter. The Nurse, Sarah Quinn, is the working title and it is the story that will bring all the first three together leading to one cauterizing conclusion. I am writing it as a short story for my Final Year Project as part of my creative writing degree so development on this should be far more rapid than with previous instalments.
-The Bloody 13, status update:
I've been at a crossroads on my Bloody 13 script this week. I have two plot ideas, one of revenge and the other is a more standard crime plot line. There are pro's and con's to both of these, I will go into it in more detail next week but needless to say, it's a tough decision and one I must dwell on further before a can really begin writing.
Writing of the Week:
Raven's Room [Read]
This week I would like to share with you a short story that I wrote as part of the Short Story module of my degree. It is a horror, pastiche of Edgar Allan Poe’s, The Tell-Tale Heart that contains my written voice and an unceasing description of the apparently mundane to highlight paranoia. True to Poe, I have created a tense atmosphere using gothic imagery and a controlled tempo that quickens until the dramatic conclusion. At least this is the desired effect. I would love to hear some feedback on this.
Quote of the Week:
"Fame is the thirst of youth." ~ Lord Byron
Don't forget to bookmark this page, so you can check back in future. =)
(Now, with the flattering hook out of the way, time for the content. Keep Reading! Please.) o.O
Welcome, you have entered the depraved depths of my imagination, the metaphoric Iron Earth where I dwell. Inside this war torn, festering, wasteland exists a hope. A slither of fluorescent creativity that mutates itself into short stories, scripts, poems and a myriad of ideas yet to be channelled into legible prose.
As with many aspiring writer's, finding a voice can be a real bastard. To get noticed, you either have to shout louder than the competition, stand out in some fashion, get very lucky or shoot some of your competitors. I wouldn't advise the latter.
So, through divine inspiration (thank you, Ian), I have been motivated to create this blog to showcase my work. Over the next X weeks, months, years, I will be uploading short stories, poems, chapters from my novel and all sorts of extra awesomeness for your mental consumption. All feedback will be warmly accepted. No criticism will be rejected. And all love and attention will be desperately grabbed hold of, clung onto and physically abused.
As well as an update on life/writing in general, I will also be adding updates on my novel, Tales from Iron Earth. I will add a quote of the week plus other fun stuff for your enjoyment. Without further ado, thank you for bearing with me and I just know you'll love reading, Living on Iron Earth. Enjoy. ;)
Thank you for reading,
Alec:
Meat 'N' Potatoes 'N' Iron Filings:
Current Project Round-up:
-Tales from Iron Earth, status update:
I have begun work on the new final chapter. The Nurse, Sarah Quinn, is the working title and it is the story that will bring all the first three together leading to one cauterizing conclusion. I am writing it as a short story for my Final Year Project as part of my creative writing degree so development on this should be far more rapid than with previous instalments.
-The Bloody 13, status update:
I've been at a crossroads on my Bloody 13 script this week. I have two plot ideas, one of revenge and the other is a more standard crime plot line. There are pro's and con's to both of these, I will go into it in more detail next week but needless to say, it's a tough decision and one I must dwell on further before a can really begin writing.
Writing of the Week:
Raven's Room [Read]
This week I would like to share with you a short story that I wrote as part of the Short Story module of my degree. It is a horror, pastiche of Edgar Allan Poe’s, The Tell-Tale Heart that contains my written voice and an unceasing description of the apparently mundane to highlight paranoia. True to Poe, I have created a tense atmosphere using gothic imagery and a controlled tempo that quickens until the dramatic conclusion. At least this is the desired effect. I would love to hear some feedback on this.
Quote of the Week:
"Fame is the thirst of youth." ~ Lord Byron
Don't forget to bookmark this page, so you can check back in future. =)
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