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The Creative Process

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K Mark Schofer

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I wish I knew where it came from. I had a really great idea for a short story. The idea was stellar, but the execution of that idea was less than perfect.

I wanted to write a story that involved the artform of graffiti. I wanted the characters to communicate with each other through scribbled words on a train car.

The idea was weird enough and I could make it work. But I couldn’t. The writing of the story was laborious at best. It was straight forward and uninspired. I like what I wrote but I wasn’t motivated to continue with the story. There were better things to do.

Out Of Nowhere

And something happened tonight. The words started flowing. I don’t know where they came from. I now have a solid original quirky story that fits my style.

One response to “The Creative Process”

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    vermavkv

    What a wonderful reflection on the mysterious nature of creativity!

    I really enjoyed reading how you described the journey from having a brilliant idea that didn’t quite work out, to suddenly finding the words flowing effortlessly. That moment when inspiration arrives “out of nowhere” is something every writer hopes for, yet it always feels a bit magical when it happens.

    Your concept of characters communicating through graffiti on a train car is wonderfully original and quirky. It’s the kind of idea that instantly sparks curiosity and opens the door to a unique storytelling style.

I would love to hear you opinion as well

Hello,

I’m Mark

His friends observe Mark seems wired a little differently. Perhaps it’s more likely that noticing little things often missed by others is a relic of a quieter, simpler time. He has a way with words, which he refuses to let be hindered by sub-par typing skills. People have great stories to tell if you sit and listen.

A belief dear to Mark is that there is certain beauty in the world. You simply have to look for it.

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