"...valuable because it's practice, not because it's publishable". "...writing smaller things more frequently". Lots of top advice in this video. I started keeping sketchbooks when I found myself in an exhibition of original sketches and notes of Leonardo. It occurred to me that what was on the page looked grander than reality, then it occurred to me that I was wrong and that Leonardo, by this sketching, had learned to see in reality the things I was blind to. That point about paying attention to the world around you seems key. This is surely the all-important skill for all artists of all kinds. Keeping sketchbooks has forced me to pay more attention. Before I had sketchbooks I doubt if I paid my surroundings attention at all. I'm assuming that's what those Greek and Roman kids were up to with their books of commonplaces and such, just walking around jotting down the clever things they heard.
Thanks--especially for your added perspective. That's very cool! (And, for sure, I bet those commonplace books were pulling very similar weight in the day!)
Great video my friend. This is another great way to make your writing into your life, to the point you eat breath and sleep it. To where your brain starts working differently and you get better and better and better. Right on.
I'm very happy I found this video because it means I'm not crazy about the idea of using a sketchbook to brainstorm for poetry. I got the idea at the beginning of this year. Never imagined there was a video about it. 😍
You do such a great job of making writing content understandable and accessible - I just wanted to say thank you! I've listened to a few of your videos on writing, and they made more sense than half of the books on writing I have read; especially your videos on poetry. In addition to writing, I am also an illustrator, so sketchbooks have always been a thing for me - and they are incredibly useful. Thanks for the additional ideas about how to use sketchbooks to practice writing as well.
A sketchbook for a writer (or poet or artist) is a little box where you can put the bright-coloured or interesting or oddly beautiful pebbles and shells you find on your path. This can also be special words or snippets of sentences. Later on, you can grab your hand in it and let your (super artistic) unconscious mind rearrange them in some beautiful mosaic.
Guy Gavriel Kay took up the pen after working as an assistant to Christopher Tolkien, managing his father's estate. In seeing the countless notebooks, binders and cabinets full of the raw material that eventually became the works, he was disabused of the notion of writing as an act of spontaneous genius and grasped the dedication and craft that actually produced great novels. Having read a bit of his work, I'm inclined to say the lesson was well taken.
I'm not even a writer but your videos crack me up (and are educational!) I found one of your videos about understanding poetry and just kept watching. Sometimes I think the skull is being too mean to you, but I laugh every time 😅 Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Great work. One thing i noticeed is you have a way of speaking in poetic rhymes. Maybe that just represents the way you think and who you are in another positive way. Thank you for this amazing video❤
Yes, sketchbooks are really important. I call them my dead files. Sometimes the dead lines come alive when read years later. I am enjoying your work and ideas.
So far I'm really enjoying your channel and looking forward into digging into it a bit more. I myself am not a writer but an artist, sketcher, drawer of things and creatures and my surroundings. I love illustration but I've not done a lot of storytelling and I find myself more and more interested in doing some storytelling through both my art and writing. This is a big jump for me as for a I would say that English class was never my strong suite way back in high school. I'm already getting the sense that I should start a habit of writing just a little if only to practice. Maybe a daily journal to go along with my daily sketching. I've also found myself interested in poetry more so than I'd ever have thought. I don't know much about it, but I've picked up some books in a used book store and have enjoyed going through them. I kind of like the idea of paring art with poetry to create my own little worlds. Anyway, this is a long winded way of saying I'm happy I stumbled upon your channel. :) Cheers!
In terms of writing a couple sentences or a banger paragraph-Yeah man when I really cook I just think in images. I started just writing down each image and then once I have each concept on paper put them together
No, just visiting artist giving a lecture to art students (and me). It's possible he was inspired by that, though (it was long enough ago that I couldn't say for sure)
To both, my answer is no (not yet!) I've done a lot more writing than publishing (but publishing is on my short-term to-do list, so stay tuned). And I would like to be able to give feedback eventually, but real life is keeping me busy enough at the moment...it's on my someday list
"...valuable because it's practice, not because it's publishable". "...writing smaller things more frequently". Lots of top advice in this video.
I started keeping sketchbooks when I found myself in an exhibition of original sketches and notes of Leonardo. It occurred to me that what was on the page looked grander than reality, then it occurred to me that I was wrong and that Leonardo, by this sketching, had learned to see in reality the things I was blind to. That point about paying attention to the world around you seems key. This is surely the all-important skill for all artists of all kinds. Keeping sketchbooks has forced me to pay more attention. Before I had sketchbooks I doubt if I paid my surroundings attention at all. I'm assuming that's what those Greek and Roman kids were up to with their books of commonplaces and such, just walking around jotting down the clever things they heard.
Thanks--especially for your added perspective. That's very cool! (And, for sure, I bet those commonplace books were pulling very similar weight in the day!)
Great video my friend. This is another great way to make your writing into your life, to the point you eat breath and sleep it. To where your brain starts working differently and you get better and better and better. Right on.
Thanks--It's definitely made a good difference for me!
Love the way you lecture the material! The pace, the clarity, the tips. Great work!
Hey thanks--I appreciate it!
I'm very happy I found this video because it means I'm not crazy about the idea of using a sketchbook to brainstorm for poetry. I got the idea at the beginning of this year. Never imagined there was a video about it. 😍
Nice--keep it up!
You do such a great job of making writing content understandable and accessible - I just wanted to say thank you! I've listened to a few of your videos on writing, and they made more sense than half of the books on writing I have read; especially your videos on poetry. In addition to writing, I am also an illustrator, so sketchbooks have always been a thing for me - and they are incredibly useful. Thanks for the additional ideas about how to use sketchbooks to practice writing as well.
Thanks so much--that means a lot!
I've been doing this to remind myself writing and creativity is fun while I chip away at a massive, more serious writing project.
That's awesome!
A sketchbook for a writer (or poet or artist) is a little box where you can put the bright-coloured or interesting or oddly beautiful pebbles and shells you find on your path.
This can also be special words or snippets of sentences.
Later on, you can grab your hand in it and let your (super artistic) unconscious mind rearrange them in some beautiful mosaic.
Guy Gavriel Kay took up the pen after working as an assistant to Christopher Tolkien, managing his father's estate. In seeing the countless notebooks, binders and cabinets full of the raw material that eventually became the works, he was disabused of the notion of writing as an act of spontaneous genius and grasped the dedication and craft that actually produced great novels.
Having read a bit of his work, I'm inclined to say the lesson was well taken.
I'm not even a writer but your videos crack me up (and are educational!) I found one of your videos about understanding poetry and just kept watching. Sometimes I think the skull is being too mean to you, but I laugh every time 😅 Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
😂 Thanks!
Sir, Thank you very much for sharing this idea. I will implement this today onwards and get back to you next month.
Can't wait to hear the report!
oh yeah... i will try that immediately, man. first order of business is those super round pigeons i saw drinking in a puddle a few weeks ago.
Ha, that sounds like the seed of something epic!
This gave me a creative breath of fresh air, thank you.
Hey, you bet! I'm glad to hear it
Great work. One thing i noticeed is you have a way of speaking in poetic rhymes. Maybe that just represents the way you think and who you are in another positive way. Thank you for this amazing video❤
You're welcome!
Yes, sketchbooks are really important. I call them my dead files. Sometimes the dead lines come alive when read years later. I am enjoying your work and ideas.
I like that--glad you're enjoying it!
So far I'm really enjoying your channel and looking forward into digging into it a bit more. I myself am not a writer but an artist, sketcher, drawer of things and creatures and my surroundings. I love illustration but I've not done a lot of storytelling and I find myself more and more interested in doing some storytelling through both my art and writing. This is a big jump for me as for a I would say that English class was never my strong suite way back in high school. I'm already getting the sense that I should start a habit of writing just a little if only to practice. Maybe a daily journal to go along with my daily sketching. I've also found myself interested in poetry more so than I'd ever have thought. I don't know much about it, but I've picked up some books in a used book store and have enjoyed going through them. I kind of like the idea of paring art with poetry to create my own little worlds. Anyway, this is a long winded way of saying I'm happy I stumbled upon your channel. :) Cheers!
Hey, thanks so much! I often have a lot of visual artists in my creative writing classes, so you fit right in 😁
Thank you !I needed all this ❤❤❤
You're welcome!
❤ thank you Andrew
You bet!
For decades I've kept a little notebook in which I keep sentences and words I like 😊
In terms of writing a couple sentences or a banger paragraph-Yeah man when I really cook I just think in images. I started just writing down each image and then once I have each concept on paper put them together
Nice!
Te amo❤
Artists Way is that the lecture you attended?
No, just visiting artist giving a lecture to art students (and me). It's possible he was inspired by that, though (it was long enough ago that I couldn't say for sure)
your forthrightness, vulnerability and encouragement combine to create an earnestness that is much appreciated.
Is there a place to read your writing? Do you give feedback on work?
To both, my answer is no (not yet!) I've done a lot more writing than publishing (but publishing is on my short-term to-do list, so stay tuned). And I would like to be able to give feedback eventually, but real life is keeping me busy enough at the moment...it's on my someday list
Aw, he never showed his sketchbook.
:( Just in the thumbnail--that I forgot to upload until just now... Thanks for saving the day!
@@WritingwithAndrew Your response reminded me of something, you haven't done a video on ellipses.
@@tommyservo9660 I'll have to go back and check, but I thought I lumped them in with the video on periods. If not, it's going on the list
Thank you so so much for every video. It has helped me regain motivation to start writing again 🥹
You're welcome--that's really awesome to hear!