Quips & Tips
There is only one trait that marks the writer. He is always watching. It’s a kind of trick of mind and he is born with it. —Morley Callaghan
Both professional (paid) scribblers and those who write purely for the joy it are a curious lot. Most of us love to observe and analyze the ways of the world and all of its parts. Through doing that, we build a mental treasury of information, which we can then turn into the delightful and/or pithy analogies to illustrate our statements.
Recording your observations in either a writer's journal or a personal one, gives voice to your thoughts, and often helps in sorting the important and insightful stuff from the drivel. (Unless your brain turns whimsical while you're journaling; in which case you might just write about the drivel.)
So watch and listen for, then record those gems of human nature that abound in our everyday lives. Genuine curiosity is a joy!
~ Linda
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