narrative voice gym

so, i have found that what my professor told me 5 years ago is true. to be a great writer, you have to do three things on a consistent basis. you must a) write, everyday; b) read, everyday; and c) live, everyday. it's a craft that has to be honed and sharpened. it's something that has to be practiced.

saying all that to say that, i haven't been reading. and i notice my narrative voice only when i've been reading heavy. it's like, once i put the book down, i still hear my voice narrating my day in my head. it makes writing all the easier when i can let the words flow from my brain to my fingertips.

so, i picked some stuff up. this is what i'm into right now.

The Watchmen - a graphic novel actually. Many claim it to be one of the best graphic novels ever written, if not the best. It's kinda like the Incredibles, or Heroes, but much darker and more politically conscious with the setting and timeframe within world events and historical references. so far its good stuff.













i dunno. as of now i'm more into The Watchmen. i've only read the first chapter of The Face. but that first chapter is pretty good. it's about a hollywood star that is being stalked and threatened by some lunatic. but supposedly it gets far more bizarre and crazy as the story continues, so we'll see how it plays out.










Ultimately, the goal here is to work out my narrative voice. to really flex the muscles of brain to the point where conveying thoughts is second nature, and where the quality of those thoughts becomes the main priority. let's get it going.