...it's an American Masters episode about the life and career of the renowned television writer and creator of the classic science fiction series, "The Twilight Zone." I've seen it numerous times, but there is something soothing about seeing it again. I have put the first part here in the window, there's 10 parts you'll need to follow or search. Well, worth it.
I've read a lot of books on him, met and talked to many that knew him, and yet, I have no idea why he is so important in my life? He's such an inspiration to me. His ideas are huge, important and powerful, but it's the man himself that intrigues me. The writer. The self made writer... But what writer isn't? I'm not sure what I mean by that, but I think that's what I want to say.
Writing flows from me easily these days, I'm not saying it's great, but it certainly flows from me. I make mistakes. I try and learn from them, but I keep going. I keep going not because I want to, but it really seems that I have to. I don't really know why? I write things I show no one. I try and even dictate to see if there's a more natural sound in dialog, more of a stream of consciousness that might spark something else.
Lately, I've developed friendships with best-selling authors who have, unbeknownst to them, mentored me, guided me through the murky, debris filled rapids of writing and publishing. I do want to be published, would love to be successful, but success to me is actually loving something I write and finding someone else that responds. I can get that from a small paragraph I post on Facebook, or here on this blog, but I would like it more for a novel I've written. My Facebook friends are so supportive, they inspire me to continue. I have one dear friend who types up my recordings, corrects my damage, and offers advice.
Hopefully soon, you'll be able to read a book from me.
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