This, in 'Follow the Story':
"...very few writers, in my experience, have any real understanding of where their ideas come from".
Not very encouraging!
But then he says: "Good story ideas are abundant".
This week, as well as working on Ass. 1 and Ex. A, we're talking about developing ideas into stories.
For example, a PR operative wants me to review Dennis Cometti's latest book. I'm not enthused about that, but I'd like to write something about Dennis. What could I write?
For example, yesterday someone dismissively described Cirque du Soleil to me as "just a Vegas show". I was shocked. What does that mean?
For example, a friend told me today he and his wife are thinking of becoming foster parents. I was surprised. Is that a good idea?
"Surprise, shock, outrage, anger, disgust, squeamishness, embarrassment, nervousness, anxiety - all are signals that a story may be at hand," says James B. Stewart in 'Follow the Story'.
2 comments:
David, are you kidding?? you dont want to write a review on Dennis Commetti's book? I'll do it for you! haha. He is an absolute legend who has given football commentary and journalism not only a face but a voice (and a very distinctive one at that). His quirky catch-cries (one being the title of the book) and thorough knowledge of the game make him one of a kind. I'm not sure if this helps you but this is probably the sort of reaction you'd get from most football fans about Commetti, especially West Australians. We are very parochial afterall and love a West Aussie amongst all those Victorian commentators. I would go so far as to suggest that his commentary has revolutionised the game and his experience just adds to his credability. Ok i think I've rambled enough, I'm not even sure if that had any relevance haha. Good luck with it anyways, Mel
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