Ask the Author: Bernard Smith
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Bernard Smith
That is a good question! No mystery springs to mind, but I am searching my memory banks. The problem is, the banks are disorganised and covered in dust.
Bernard Smith
Sometimes an idea just pops into my head, but usually I get inspiration from something I read, fact or fiction. This works well with poetry, as I can quickly capture the essence in a short poem. This can then be polished and/or expanded at my leisure.
Bernard Smith
I am writing poems to be included in a Goodreads collection.
Bernard Smith
It is the sense of achievement when I have completed writing a piece.
Bernard Smith
My advice is, make a start! Even a one page microstory constitutes the first step. The second step/work will then come more easily.
Bernard Smith
I would travel to the land of the Moomins, created by Tove Jansson. They live on the coast of Finland, amid the forests, and they like to sail on the sea and visit islands.
I would talk to the Moomins, and their friends and neighbours. A particular treat would be to discuss philosophy with the Muskrat.
I would talk to the Moomins, and their friends and neighbours. A particular treat would be to discuss philosophy with the Muskrat.
Bernard Smith
Suddenly I saw my beloved Elizabeth coming towards me. I had not seen her for many years. I embraced her tightly, but she was unresponsive, cold and without breath. I shuddered as I realised she had come from the grave.
(Sorry, its actually 4 sentences)
(Sorry, its actually 4 sentences)
Bernard Smith
I just take a break, and wait until the Muse visits me again. As I am not a professional writer, I don't have to worry about my production rate!
Bernard Smith
It was inspired by a report in the paper of a murder.
Bernard Smith
I don't actually have a reading list. If I read about an interesting book, I will get hold of it and read it.
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