Lost And Naked In The City Again....
Now, not to be misleading or anything of the sort. Ah, no no no. The title isn't supposed to be click bait. But if it drew you in, you may well have to think about your own life. I jest obviously, truly madly deeply doooo.
If though you can name the reference then you and I should certainly be the best of friends.
So far within the story, I have included a lot of references to albums or bands that were
certainly an influence on me at the time and I think it's suitable to include within the narrative and help drive Dylan.
I am a massive fan of music. Like crazy for it. I tend to write a lot of songs and poems. I record a few. Maybe too quickly but songs and writing is like my therapy. It makes me feel good and I can't imagine not really doing it. It's just a way of expressing myself, discussing or exploring theories, experiences or whatever else manifests itself in my mind. I may not play to any type of audience, the same may also eventually be true of this book. I'm still going to do it anyway. Like I said, I'm not looking for sales or to be a 'a mill-unn-nare one day Rodney.'
So, the story is set in around 2004. I've certainly included mentions of bands like 'Hot Hot Heat'.
Specifically the album 'Make Up The Breakdown'. I'll put you out of your misery. The above title is a reference from that 2002 album. At the time, I was ( and I mean me personally ) into Tom Waits - the album was Mule Variations. Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American and Sublime - the self titled third album. I can't at the moment explain the context but they helped me. So, they'll end up helping Dylan too.
I don't want the story or my writing to be overly technical or condescending in terms of music. It is and still remains a passion. Any sort of songwriter. From Tracy Chapman, Bob Dylan, Rage Against The Machine and Billy Bragg. All, and many more shape and continue to not only inspire me musically but lyrically and incorporate a sense of flowing within what I write in any story whether that be poems or this and any other novel. Not necessarily in the way of Jack Kerouac or any other 'beat' writer but certainly in structures. That would also be true, as I mentioned of how film screenplays are structured and that condensing of story. If I could write a story in the style of Kevin Smith, Stanley Kubrick, Dan Gilroy and so many other successful screenwriters. I'd be very happy. I've already touched upon some of my favourite authors and novels so I won't repeat that form of inspiration.
All of those albums, certainly had an impact on me and I want to include them in Dylan's life too. I think it also adds depth to his character. Again, without at this stage giving too much away. I will begin to slowly reveal some the story. I'm toying with the idea of, for want of a better phrase 'releasing' chapters a bit at a time. Although at the same time I'm really reluctant to do that because I don't want. And, I don't mean this rudely - I don't want any suggestions. I think I have to be almost selfish. I am protective of this story and I want the whole story to be complete before any '2 cents' are added. Again, not to sound rude but I need personal clarity on this.
Dylan as a character relies on music as a safety blanket. It is not a story of Asperger's, he's not on the spectrum. But, he can often come across as socially inept or have a limited filter.
I will continue to toy with the idea of how much back story I give him. I do like breaking up situations with immediate memories from the past and taking the reader back there in his past. Hopefully, I will manage the ellipsis clearly and it won't become too confusing. So far I think it is evident that Dylan is in a certain location but thinking and re-telling an incident from his past as if he is vividly seeing or within that situation. I may have to keep working on it to make that clear.
I'm at the moment reading as much as I can too. Anything and everything. To keep flow, vocab and the hunger there. It can be quite lonely being locking in your own thoughts. I do work full time, so it's in addition to a lengthy week in terms of total hours probably 52 plus with commute. As I said, I love to write and now I have the focus and my own personal aspiration to finally finish a 'real' novel.
I'm going to do this!
Until Next Time......
Do Good Things
If though you can name the reference then you and I should certainly be the best of friends.
So far within the story, I have included a lot of references to albums or bands that were
certainly an influence on me at the time and I think it's suitable to include within the narrative and help drive Dylan.
I am a massive fan of music. Like crazy for it. I tend to write a lot of songs and poems. I record a few. Maybe too quickly but songs and writing is like my therapy. It makes me feel good and I can't imagine not really doing it. It's just a way of expressing myself, discussing or exploring theories, experiences or whatever else manifests itself in my mind. I may not play to any type of audience, the same may also eventually be true of this book. I'm still going to do it anyway. Like I said, I'm not looking for sales or to be a 'a mill-unn-nare one day Rodney.'
So, the story is set in around 2004. I've certainly included mentions of bands like 'Hot Hot Heat'.
Specifically the album 'Make Up The Breakdown'. I'll put you out of your misery. The above title is a reference from that 2002 album. At the time, I was ( and I mean me personally ) into Tom Waits - the album was Mule Variations. Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American and Sublime - the self titled third album. I can't at the moment explain the context but they helped me. So, they'll end up helping Dylan too.
I don't want the story or my writing to be overly technical or condescending in terms of music. It is and still remains a passion. Any sort of songwriter. From Tracy Chapman, Bob Dylan, Rage Against The Machine and Billy Bragg. All, and many more shape and continue to not only inspire me musically but lyrically and incorporate a sense of flowing within what I write in any story whether that be poems or this and any other novel. Not necessarily in the way of Jack Kerouac or any other 'beat' writer but certainly in structures. That would also be true, as I mentioned of how film screenplays are structured and that condensing of story. If I could write a story in the style of Kevin Smith, Stanley Kubrick, Dan Gilroy and so many other successful screenwriters. I'd be very happy. I've already touched upon some of my favourite authors and novels so I won't repeat that form of inspiration.
All of those albums, certainly had an impact on me and I want to include them in Dylan's life too. I think it also adds depth to his character. Again, without at this stage giving too much away. I will begin to slowly reveal some the story. I'm toying with the idea of, for want of a better phrase 'releasing' chapters a bit at a time. Although at the same time I'm really reluctant to do that because I don't want. And, I don't mean this rudely - I don't want any suggestions. I think I have to be almost selfish. I am protective of this story and I want the whole story to be complete before any '2 cents' are added. Again, not to sound rude but I need personal clarity on this.
Dylan as a character relies on music as a safety blanket. It is not a story of Asperger's, he's not on the spectrum. But, he can often come across as socially inept or have a limited filter.
I will continue to toy with the idea of how much back story I give him. I do like breaking up situations with immediate memories from the past and taking the reader back there in his past. Hopefully, I will manage the ellipsis clearly and it won't become too confusing. So far I think it is evident that Dylan is in a certain location but thinking and re-telling an incident from his past as if he is vividly seeing or within that situation. I may have to keep working on it to make that clear.
I'm at the moment reading as much as I can too. Anything and everything. To keep flow, vocab and the hunger there. It can be quite lonely being locking in your own thoughts. I do work full time, so it's in addition to a lengthy week in terms of total hours probably 52 plus with commute. As I said, I love to write and now I have the focus and my own personal aspiration to finally finish a 'real' novel.
I'm going to do this!
Until Next Time......
Do Good Things
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