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Hemingway was sitting at a table with friends at Sloppy Joes. Someone came to the table and wanted to talk to his friend Sully, the machinist. They went to another table. Sully listened, started making "Go away." motions with his hands, then came back to the table. Hemingway asked what that was all about. Sully told him.
"He wants me to help him rob the bank. He needs a cutting torch to cut through the bars on the vault, and I have the only cutting torch on the island. The cops know that. Hell, they borrow mine sometimes."
That was how "To have and have Not" started. Story ideas are all around.
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These rules are for Hemingway alone. He found them most useful. And, I'll assume, he believed everyone should copy him - because he was so 'great.' When in fact the rules are much simpler, because the rules don't adhere to having to be 'great.' The rules are yours not his:
Write everything down - everything. That includes typos grammar mistakes incorrect punctuation - the overuse of adjectives - everything! Write it all down in the manner that best suits you. Whether it's by hand or on a keyboard or both. Don't labour over the right word or phrase - because you are creating barriers that belong to Hemingway not you. Your brain is a tap, listen to it and let it flow. Follow along as fast as you can. If your characters are TRUE they will guide you: trust them. Not these 6 rules. Trust yourself ultimately. And things will begin to move - sometimes at speeds you can barely keep up with. And I believe, that if you are struggling - something is wrong with your story.
Open your 'own' mind to what's there. Let it flow. And don't question it. You will then have the opportunity to 'revise & correct' afterwards. Put everything in. Then at least you can take it out again. You are not Hemingway. You are yourself. Read Hemingway for sure - read widely, books magazines, road signs, cereal boxes. All have their place. Just don't shackle yourself.
One last thought: write as often as you can: notes, poems, ideas, thoughts. Keep the tap open. And you'll begin to fill buckets.
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@andyontheinternet5777
11 months ago
Number 1 tip for writing success: Write the book. No really, just sit down and write it.
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