So, here's the thing:
I'm not actually hyper-conscious of form when I'm writing. I barely even stop and consider it while I'm writing. I tend to let instinct take over while I write, and to be honest, I'm not sure whether that hurts or helps. I do the same thing when I draw, and that tends to work out all right, but I have a stronger sense of drawing composition than I do poetic form. I've found that I tend to have a more natural voice when I work instinctively as opposed to constantly thinking, which I much prefer. Of course, I do eventually stop and think about form, but it doesn't come as naturally for me. I would much rather write the poem as I hear it in my head.
I agree Chris. I do my best writing when i just put my pencil on the paper and zone out. I find I am least productive when i keep stopping to think about what I should write next. I sometimes enjoy having a glass of wine or a fee beers while I sit down to write something that i wish to put an extra amount of effort or heart into. Just a suggestion.
ReplyDeleteI agree as well. Form is kind of an after thought for me when it comes to writing. Often I write in a very lengthy block format and then go back upon revision to break it up. This allows me to concentrate solely on my muse and not worry about grammar or other writing nuances. If I focused on form, my concentration on my muse would surely slip away. Muse is much more important than form to me.
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