Writer’s Block in The Office
December 11th, 2009 by Alexandra received No Comments »My newest writing project has been coming in spurts. It’s entirely written out in a Southern accent, which kind of just came together. I don’t want to reveal too much of the plot, but it’s pretty much a young girl telling her story thus far in her life. Sometimes I hit roadblocks and don’t touch it for a while. Other times, I hate the way something is phrased and change it dramatically. Here’s a paragraph that’s been re-written about three times (and probably more in the future):
I took an opportunity to look around the place, ’cause I wasn’t even sure it was empty. That’s when I saw her. I fell in love with a woman, just like that. I mean, I ain’t a lesbian or nothin’, even though there’s nothin’ wrong with all that stuff, accordin’ to me. But this woman–she musta been not much older than me and very much out of place. She was smokin’ a long cigarette like my granny used to, and her long back hair reminded me of my big sister. She had eyes that made her look older, aged with experience and turmoil. She had a past and I was infatuated. I wanted to know her. All about her.
I had a plot already thought up when I started writing, but that kind of went out the window when I kept on. Now it’s totally changed into this new idea that sounds great — in my head. Hmmm.
On a different note, I am totally addicted to The Office, and it’s my new favorite show. I watched the first five seasons in about a week and got caught up on the sixth. I’m currently in the process of re-watching the seasons and almost done with season three. Did I mention I’m addicted? (Oh, and John Krasinski is one of my new baby daddies.)
PB&J forever!
Tags: jim halpert, john krasinski, pam beesley, Southern accent, the office, writer's block, writing project
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