Learning
about your craft is always important. Writers are craftsmen as are mechanics,
carpenters, and anyone working with their hands and minds to create things. All
writers create with style, like a signature and we all use tools. As Ed Ellis presented
a workshop on using models last Wednesday evening, I couldn’t help but think, “Dang, I hadn’t thought of that before.”
His presentation was filled with tips, tricks, and methods of organizing thoughts.
As with any tool, it doesn’t work in the same way for all of us. But, with a
little modification, a form of the tool can help most of us in one way or
another.
Non-Fiction
writers probably benefit the most using Ed’s methods but Fiction writers can
make use of the principles shown in the presentation. Outlines, charts, graphs,
and timelines are all part of the model group and all are useful in some form.
I can’t say I know any with the thinking power of Albert Einstein, but I know
many who can use his methods.
Thank
you Ed, your presentation was informative and helpful in many ways.
I want
to thank all those writers from other groups who attended the meeting. I hope
you enjoyed your visit and found it informative. You are always welcome to
come back. Our next meeting is April 19th, and we will be discussing
character development. Bring your ideas, an open mind, and be prepared to learn
something, even if it’s something you already knew but have simply forgotten.
Andrew
Parker will be the first scheduled reader after the discussion but we should
have time for a good number of readers. Come early and get you name on the list.
Write
often and well,
Rod
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