Welcome to the first issue of Story Shorts, a random collection of ideas, inspiration and practical advice I’ve learned as a freelance writer, storyteller and recovering self-help sucker.
I find it's the beat that draws me in and its the lyrics that make me stay. Beta Band Dry the Rain is a perfect example of this. Or Pink Floyd.
The smiths and the Jam always had the best opening lyrics...sup up your beer and collect your flags, theres a row going on, down in slough...now that's an opening!
I find it's the beat that draws me in and its the lyrics that make me stay. Beta Band Dry the Rain is a perfect example of this. Or Pink Floyd.
The smiths and the Jam always had the best opening lyrics...sup up your beer and collect your flags, theres a row going on, down in slough...now that's an opening!
Haven't heard that Eton Rifles song in years Reuben. A Town Called Malice is a banker for me and then of course there's this little piece of poetry:
A police car and a screaming siren
A pneumatic drill and ripped up concrete
A baby wailing and stray dog howling
The screech of brakes and lamp light blinking
That's entertainment, that's entertainment
Dont write them like that anymore.
This makes me wonder how many other things are like those diamonds. Plentiful, beautiful, not useful--made valuable by manufactured scarcity.
I loved all of these story shorts. Thank you especially for sharing your story about home.
Agree Claire. We invest value in the strangest things. And cheers for your feedback.
Absolutely love this piece, thank you for sharing! Really resonates with me