So I have changed my mind about something I’m writing. I’ve found that I need some spark of inspiration before I really get going, and I’m sure I’m not the only one who has this requirement. With the “Urban Hymns” play, I have started to become frustrated with the limitations I have put upon myself by using one artist; The Verve, as inspiration. So using the title, I have decided to continue with the project but use other music as an influence too. I’ve been listening to the wonderful Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine, and some of the characters seem to leap out of songs and onto the pages....though I should be careful to point out that this is stimulus rather than plagiarism. I will visit The Smiths and Suede next, and then perhaps something from the Clash. I am now listening to things that I wouldn’t usually. Stimulus is something that you will hear drama teachers banging on about all the time, and whilst I have always understood it, I have not really been able to practically apply it in any project I am doing. Ultimately, we tend to do mainly script work, so this project is a departure for me on several levels. It has also got me thinking about future projects, and the ideas are flowing thick and fast, but I am determined to get one thing done at a time, and not end up with 101 things left half finished. This will probably be the biggest challenge....All good fun. Writing is now becoming a habit rather than a one off, which is good, and my decision to write every day has just about been met, and only seemed like a chore once I think. Once we get into really busy times, with house moves and shows, I suspect it might become a little more difficult, but I shall persevere.
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