I wish to express my deep gratitude for all your talents, teaching and caring about me as a student. You started by providing me with a modest background in literature and reading. Each lesson provided another layer of sophistication, going beyond what I thought possible in writing, always seeing more in me than I could. Seldom can someone change a life, but you have changed mine, and I will forever be humbly indebted and try to ‘measure up.’
I think it's because films are visual and feed my writing. Instead of writing: so and so frowned, films show you how they frown through facial expressions, any body movements. I'm not sitting and taking notes, but I do pay attention, not just as a viewer but as a writer.
Thank you for these articles, Mary. I always learn so much from you.
I agree about how film affects us. I always use film in my creative writing courses, including what's to come here. I also think that if we read deeply and understand how narrative operates, looking beneath what John Gardener called "the continuous dream," we begin to watch films in a new way: see more, understand more and connect more.
So true: writers work all the time. I watch films differently now - there's so much a writer can learn about showing and not telling by watching a movie.
I wish to express my deep gratitude for all your talents, teaching and caring about me as a student. You started by providing me with a modest background in literature and reading. Each lesson provided another layer of sophistication, going beyond what I thought possible in writing, always seeing more in me than I could. Seldom can someone change a life, but you have changed mine, and I will forever be humbly indebted and try to ‘measure up.’
Bill, It has been an absolute pleasure to work with you privately. You have been a gift in my life as a teacher, reader and writer. ~ Mary
aaah. My first one. Minutes from the hearing. I'm looking forward to more Mary!
Oh, gosh, hope you hang in with me!
I am looking forward to spending much more time studying you and your message!
Wonderful Mary. So thrilled to spend time on your special page.
So glad you like. Thank you for visiting and reading.
I think it's because films are visual and feed my writing. Instead of writing: so and so frowned, films show you how they frown through facial expressions, any body movements. I'm not sitting and taking notes, but I do pay attention, not just as a viewer but as a writer.
Thank you for these articles, Mary. I always learn so much from you.
I agree about how film affects us. I always use film in my creative writing courses, including what's to come here. I also think that if we read deeply and understand how narrative operates, looking beneath what John Gardener called "the continuous dream," we begin to watch films in a new way: see more, understand more and connect more.
So true: writers work all the time. I watch films differently now - there's so much a writer can learn about showing and not telling by watching a movie.
Ah, and why do you watch films differently now: Would love to know! xo Mary
You bet. More are coming. Thank you for reading and staying with me. —Mary