Brilliant post for the writers, would-be writers and anybody looking for a good read. Tom’s book is fan-fucking-tastic, and so are his blogs – go check him out
Some time ago I was asked to write about myself and how I started writing the WHSmith Fresh talent novel, The Life Assistance Agency.
I started the Life Assistance Agency many years ago. It was initially called the Karma Account, which considered how our deeds might determine our destiny, and this led me to consider how hard this must be for people who are immortal, and particularly laborious once they found themselves into the 200th year.
Not knowing any immortals to ask, I had to make one up. Or rather I didn’t. I forget how I first encountered Dr. Dee, the Elizabethan alchemist of the late 1580s, but I’m glad I did. He had pursued angels, so it wasn’t a huge leap to him chasing immortality.
He seemed a good starting point, particularly in the absence of any others. Actually, Damon Albarn and a few other writers were drawn to Dee at a…
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I don’t think that I could ever be a writer. While I am in awe of their skill set, I can barely get through a few verses of a song.
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You’re already a writer, Rob. You write on your blog, don’t you? Ok, so you’re not a professional writer and your primary passion is music…but still
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Yes, but I don’t have to consider character development, themes, or even a story.
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I hear you! That’s why I can’t do fiction! I can do character development but I have no story for said characters haha
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Most of the songs that I write are based on personal experiences. Well, except for the song on the zombie apocalypse. 😀
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So you’re the same type of writer that I am – mainly non fiction
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Yes, mainly. With the notable exception of zombie songs. 😀
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I like that ☺
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Pleased you did – Tom is a great writer 🙂
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Take a look on my blog and follow me if you like it 😊
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