tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959297.post2809881350964089547..comments2024-03-21T07:37:30.475-04:00Comments on Light reading: Dipping inJenny Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295436498255927522noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959297.post-34892181422706227672007-07-03T12:34:00.000-04:002007-07-03T12:34:00.000-04:00Smashing! A new title!_The Iron Whim_ sounds intr...Smashing! A new title!<BR/><BR/>_The Iron Whim_ sounds intriguing and appealing.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07300094483282054900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959297.post-3756929669111260512007-07-03T09:48:00.000-04:002007-07-03T09:48:00.000-04:00Sorry, this isn't a comment on this post, but seem...Sorry, this isn't a comment on this post, but seemed like the only way I could find to contact you.<BR/>Hi Jenny<BR/>I'm asking a selection of writer/bloggers to contribute their thoughts to<BR/>the following question. What phases are involved in the creation of a text?<BR/>The implication of the question is, of course, that writing does in fact<BR/>go through phases.<BR/>Whereas most readers who do not write themselves believe that a text is<BR/>created from a single inspiration, they may also subscribe to the<BR/>paradoxical view that its genesis is to be found in some kind of formula.<BR/>As a writer you will know that there are no rules, or if there are rules<BR/>they are there only to be broken; and also that, generally speaking, there<BR/>is no single inspiration.<BR/>Most writers will admit to an initial idea followed by a gradual process<BR/>made up of individual phases. I would like, eventually, if possible, to<BR/>come to some kind of collage of what those phases may be.<BR/>I'm planning to publish replies to the question on my blog during August.<BR/>I'd really like you to be involved. I'm not looking for lengthy and<BR/>involved essays, simply a description from a personal point of view of<BR/>what characterizes those phases for you, if you like in relation to a<BR/>particular piece of work.<BR/>Best wishes<BR/>John Baker<BR/> <BR/>PS. When replying, please make sure I have the address of your blog, so that your reply can be credited correctly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com