This week: Humor and inspirational tools…
This week’s questions come from Fiona Riplee and hopefully you arrived here via Carolyn Spear. On to the questions…
Does humor help or hinder you in your creative process? If you mean does humor in my life help me write, then yes. I learned sarcastic humor while working at a male dominated company and use it frequently when writing. At home, wisecracks and made up words are a standard form of communication, so humor usually comes out of the blue when I’m writing dialog.
What is a favorite go-to book or movie you use to unblock a problem in your writing? My issues usually arise around the dreaded saggy middle. Unfortunately, it’s not only a writing dilemma but a physical issue for me as well. LOL.
I’m not much of a plotter, but I know where I’m moving toward and
sometimes it’s difficult to bridge hunky-dory to the Sharknado event. It’s Shark Week couldn’t resist! Anyway, there’s not always a book or movie for that ailment. Usually, it’s time to fill the well and be patient with my subconscious while a cure manifests.
What’s the most inspiring book you’ve read this week or month that’s generated a new idea? New ideas…mmm. Nothing I’ve read recently has me stoked. The new and popular TV series, The Last Ship, has me reconsidering a apocalyptic novella idea I had about a m/f/m ménage.
Hope you will continue on to Mishka Jenkins’ blog to see what tools she uses for inspiration.
Dani Jace. Romance Author 
Love that line, “while a cure manifests.”
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Thanks Collette!
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I hear you about the saggy middle! That’s where I am in my current WIP, and it’s taking all my strength not to go back to the beginning and try and “fix” it! I know I just have to work through it and get out of the mire.
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Usually, I have some form of a subplot that helps, but not in this one because it’s a novella.
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Glad to know others use made up words to communicate. I relate to the saggy middle, in my books and otherwise. Nice post.
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Thanks Vicki!
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I love sharks so much they feature in my WIP (fellow beach lover)
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I’m a dolphin fan but couldn’t resist using sharks in this week’s post!
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I love The Last Ship so much, and not just because Dr. McSteamy is in it. It’s a great show. But I like anything post apocalyptic when humanity survives.
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So agree! It is well written and a great show. I love that they have the military involved in this apocalyptic. Thanks for commenting! I’ve got to make rounds. Was out buying a new washer after work.
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Sharknado! I love it. Throw one of those into your sagging middle and you’ll be off in a different direction!
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To funny!
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Sharknado was so bad it was good. We just caught “the second one” this week as a family and died laughing. Hats off to Ian for getting some play time too. Great post dani. 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Jo!
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I love wise cracking characters 😀 They add so much fun to a book!
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I have such fun writing witty dialog between hero and heroine.
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Ugh. That saggy middle! *shakes fist* My current WIP is having this issue and I just want to wring it’s neck! Great post!
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Thanks! Love your new site! Enjoyed the really hot and emotional flash fiction.
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Your humor comes out in your blogs 🙂 I loved your blog!!!
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Thank you Jj!
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You know, The Last Ship has been surprisingly good! It’s not my typical fare, but I am enjoying it. It’s been very adept at avoiding the cliches, so far.
Also, Sharknado!! 😉
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I finally watched part of Sharknado the other night. Campy but fun! Thanks for stopping by!
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