In this day and age, when there are so many connecting wires of communication, convincing someone to slow down and join us in an experience which will transform and inform is a little difficult. There are few who are willing to engage in healing energies in the scheme of things. Many will talk the Spiritual talk but run from the Spiritual walk. Mythology is, more often than not, the Spiritual walk. We are supposed to guide people through an initiation which we ourselves have taken. And we can do it, we just have to put our backs into it.
I desire nothing more than serving pieces of art through communication with the abstract symbols which are our assigned medium. The theory of the craft of writing is so intense that many people can't integrate and display a mastery of said theory in order to really get the blissful experience of writing. Then when you add on the piece which is mythology, those who enrapture with words, sentences, and paragraphs normally walk away mumbling something under their breath about storytelling being hard enough as it is. Mythologists who stick it out are not only rewarded with a bounty that can only be kept in the banks of the higher heavens, but we share this bounty enabling others to open accounts alongside us- we are never alone. Thinking about the fact that we have been selected to this honorable position with its hindering tasks, can stop us from reaping what has been sowed while we were just using writing for escapism. Fore the process of becoming initially accepted and acknowledged is one, in which identicality to every other position on this Spa Planet: Earth, sends us on our fool's journey. Just like others it isn't the following of bliss which we start out with, but the warmth from escaping the environment of our holding cell. We write, not even closely aware of the fact that we, like doctors and nurses, will one day enliven and resuscitate the immortals, motivate and inspire the mortals, and give hope to the ghouls. If lucky, we move beyond that feeling we had when we first started and begin the journey of becoming a Mythologist. Schooling and theory on writing comes after escapism, and we die to who we were. There will be so much to learn about character arc and plot. Setting normally takes care of itself, unless we are going beyond the bounds of our atmosphere. But those darn married aspects of creative writing; those are the things that will make or break a writer. Like I said, liken to a doctor or nurse. Theory is just one aspect. It is an important aspect but only the pronouncement and exhibition to the world that being broken is not an option. After showing that there can be trust since now you are an initiative authoritative guide. Structure and Voice are licenses displaying name and ability. Upon becoming working apprentices of the art, the beauty which is storytelling, the mountain of comparative mythology must be climbed. There is a reason why we still need to read Homer or the Sumerians' Epic of Gilgamesh. We need Japanese and Chinese myths in our toolbox and how to use them. There is the greatest historical mythological story, according to some, the Good Book(s) of the Jews and the Christians which weaves history, philosophy, worship, ritual, and fantasy together so well that people are still dying over it. The list carries on with Egypt's Atum and Amun, both gods in their own right, good according to their own disciple sight; Norse; Celtic; African. Exhaustive one must be. This is why many don't Fuck with Myth. Mythology in one area of discipline is hard enough, but when you add the required information gained only be being a comparative mythologist, things get downright outrageous. Yet, going in the belly of the beast will bring about your own hero's journey; one which Joseph Campbell would be proud of. That is when you pass the bar exam, and gain your license, having everything you need in order to lead others through the beast of relevance. There's a lot on your shoulders Mythologists, I know; don't give up. There is no more rewarding way to serve than leading boys into being men and girls into being women. We need you; I desire your company. Just thin about this during those long nights and early days. School of theory, like Med School, only last so long. Apprenticeship, like internship, only last so long. Mastery schooling, like dissertation writing, only last so long. Do the time and graduate each level- slowly. The world will wait. For you are one of the keepers of the gate. Thanks for Listening! Sabrina Louise Andielle Crow Crew
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There is no doubt about it, I am an apprentice. Does this mean that I shouldn't be listened to? Do I have to prove my talents and gifts for the slaying of words first? As a renaissance mythologist, I believe that it is the voice of the young that will lay the foundation on this theology and philosophy thing to come called myth reborn. Yeah, we may lack technique, but we also lack the conditioning which more advanced writers may have. We know that religion is supposed to be kept in the closet during today's time/era; but we young mythologist (no matter the age) are willing to go places that are off limit. Tackling these hard to crack subjects. Pushing the limits of philosophy as the great Sumerians and Greeks did.
Mythology is nothing to sneeze at. This is the intentional creating of literature which will elevate the consciousness of the planet. It is the act of doing the Spiritual work first, and that takes time. But should we, apprentices, be listened to? That is the question. I say yes; because we are backing in on our careers. Meaning we have lived life first and then sat down to put pen to paper. The way writing used to be done. That is why living life first is the backbone of every good mythologist; along with some elbow grease of reading and writing on the issues of writing, theology, and philosophy. But the Spirits which walk and talk with us are guiding us. The sacrifice of being asleep to our duties or purpose have been made; at least by the true mythologist. We are Spiritual in the olden sense of the word. I have just completed the first installment in The Chronicles of Mow Yen and starting the second one. And although I could say that my reward is the ability to enter the workforce, finally after working 18 months on this one project (I want to be prolific so, 18 months is a little long,) that is not my reward. The Universe has rewarded me instead with information that will take my career a little further a lot quicker than if I would have continue going it along. Much of the information and people which I'm finding weren't around three years ago. The craft of written storytelling is being made available to anyone who wants it, and the teachings are by Masters, who haven't forgot what it is like to be an apprentice. The Masterclass is a thing now and in order to teach you must listen and most of the people taking the class will be toddlers at this stuff. That's something that a Master must have the patience to deal with. Including my reassured attitude and belief in my field and how it will be accepted if done with the artisan's eye and devotion. But ultimately when the student is ready the right master will come, temperament and all. Mythology isn't like YA; I've said that before. It takes a level of maturity to do it so, there is an exchange of gifts by the Master Journeyman and the promising young apprentice. I look forward to the continuation in the strengthening of my voice and evolving my network and community. Not to mention the expanding of the myth; as romance writing once did. All is good in the land of the Mythologist. Thanks for Listening! Sabrina Louise Andielle Since it is known that we cannot give something that we do not have, and as mythologists dealing with the various topics and situations, we have to know ourselves as individuals who are playing a role for the collective. Keeping this in mind will allow for our inner lives to "befriend" the outer world of our development as thought beings and storytellers, which will, I guarantee, awaken the imagination; making us catalysts of change. When that happens, temptation is certain to come. The temptation to try to do "it" on our own and not work with the energies of the future. But we can't do that! Falling to temptation is a no-no. We are the new shamans and a shaman knows their worth, who they are, and the dangers they face. Otherwise death will come to a real shamanic being who attempted to serve the Unseen, Unnamed, Creative One and the collective.
Constant reflection is therefore necessary as we cannot receive anything above our own level of vibration (frequency.) It's as if we are light bulbs and the collective pool which we pull from is the generator. This means we have to keep the filament tight. That comes with reading, writing, and discussion, not to imitate but to be genuine in our unique technique. You never know the strength of your identity until it is out into the world. What we offer is very important, we give freedom. And freedom isn't free; not for us or our listeners. As free thought beings, mythologists and listeners, need to put in some critical thinking. Challenge each other. Any storyteller worth their weight in gold not only gets better with time but have a stockpile of ideas which promote empowerment and freedom. I heard a new definition for freedom. "Freedom is the inward motivation to tame the raw spiritual power that is within and to harness our Divine potential while moving in the direction of our highest good." To become who we were born to be. And to go through the process of becoming who we are without outside resistance. For too long thought beings have been taught, no pain, no gain, well that is the most disempowering thing one can believe when it comes to evolution of the soul. Pain is not our friend and we as mythologist shouldn't be using it in order to propel our protagonist and antagonist forward. That's so slave race shit. No pain, I laugh. Another thing about knowing our identity; let not the coal which has burned our lips and tongue burn away the common sense of humility. There is something thinking us up as we think up our stories. Which is why it is not needed, or maybe during this era it is . . . but there is a fine line when it comes to putting truth into words; as we are steady learning. If our work is good the readers will follow us and not selective book recommendations from our body of work. On a personal note, I've been lost before. My understanding of the power of being a mythologist was underdeveloped. I knew not that I had to take care of the physical and the spiritual in my life in order to command the energies which were flowing through me. I wouldn't wish that on no one. So, again what you did to get her you must maintain to keep her. And I worked hard to get my identity as I'm certain you have. Thanks for Listening! Sabrina Louise Andielle Crow Crew With all my talk about the upcoming rebirth of mythology; I haven't dug deep into what I see when designing characters, and the journeys they must go on in order to add a new vibrational energy to the collective thoughts of the reader. So, let me start by saying, I believe that this world we live in is nothing but a simulation of information that was imprinted on each and every thought being in existence. We are not as individuals, or as a collective, the Source of our experience though we do get to decide when and how to experience our experiences. This fact is the core of my characters.
For too long, it has been said that we authors have little say in what goes on in our novel. That we as gods or creators of an imaginary, far reaching, world which we share with our reality, have no sway over what is going to happen in them. That we are writing with one headlight in the fog, even after we've completed the first draft. Bullshit! Is there any wonder why novels are recycling stories, with that mentality? We as reflective creator gods, have to put our foot down like all powerful people do. We have to tell our characters that the buck stops with us. Once we gain that type confidence then we can do anything. And by anything I'm suggesting we fulfill the need for a new style . . . I mean hero. That is going to take some getting used to but let's look at what the Unnamed and Unseen Creator God is sending through the gridlines. We can do this not by what anyone says but what everyone say. First, we say we are spirits having a material experience. Yet, we have forgotten that to be spirits we must become Spirits. That ain't easy. Which means, mythologist, that we have something to write about right there. Second, we say we are gods, not God but in God which makes us gods. No one has really defined how to learn how to be gods because it takes a god to raise a god. What are we? Mythologist, we are gods . . . creator gods; especially when we are on our own spiritual adventure. Hence another thing to write about. Third, we say we are immortal. No one speaks in common language of immortality as if we were immortals. Sounds like a job for a few mythologists. Lastly, for the sake of space, we say we are lightworkers from the stars. How many stories can you think of, mythologist, which touch on this subject. Remember I have stated that if we do our job correctly, the publishing houses will be knocking down our doors. Because no matter what, we must still tell a good story. Just like life within this thought simulator, the rules and understanding of the basic principles have been laid out for us. We know there is a beginning, a middle, and an end. Hopefully we also know what goes in each section and not just a beginning, middle, and end. We know that there is a greed, a hunger, for stories which takes readers to superhero status in places far, far away or in the next big city. Upon accompanying the author on an adventure of a divine character created just for them- or at least feels that way, they will be craving for more. We are guides, way-showers, and until we embrace this fact, we will never be trusted with the raw material of stories covering subjects such as those four mentioned above. It's hard but it isn't difficult. As Denzel Washington said, "If it was easy," there would be no masters of the craft. As we are all at the bottom awaiting to rise, like yeast, know that embracing the craft and owning our mastery is what will convince the Universe to "give" us the chances we need. Because, we will have risen in vibration and the thinker behind the thought beings will rise to meet us. Always! Thanks for Listening! Sabrina Louise Andielle Crow Crew When I first got seriously interested in writing novels, I was so gun ho. I wanted what I wanted, and I wanted it then. Of course, that was me in a lot of the areas in my life back then, but anyway. It would take many disappointments and much sobriety and maturity for me to understand the best piece of writing advice I got during that time. I was told to live. Just that; live. I didn't understand. What did he mean by live? I was in my early twenties, hadn't I lived enough? No, I hadn't; but I didn't understand that.
This realization, that he was right, would take many slow years in the making. I would have to barely graduate from college; I would become a mother; I would move across state from my son father; I would become severely ill in many areas of my life; I would have to unlearn what I had learned; but most importantly I had to get me a library of my own. All of these things, and more, took time, but they allowed me to live. And all the while I kept telling stories. Now, here it is I look back and I see that my living was my apprenticeship. I didn't know it when I was in the hospital for this hurt or that hurt, but now that I'm on the road to recovery I see things with clarity. It wasn't the situation that was molding me into a writer but the development of character that was molding me into a professional of living and that is what makes a damn good storyteller. In today's era, we feel that we can squeeze a ten year marathon in a four year sprint. No, not if you're going to be a writer of mythology. Young Adult Fantasy? Yeah, you can dress up your teenage years and call them miniature adult years; you know brain candy. But when it comes to changing the social momentum, you have better had test driven life for all that it got. Don't think that I don't honor the teachings that university and college give a writer. I know quite well that it takes this structured type of education to know how to deliver act one in part one and act three in part three. These are things that can be taught, that can be short cut and driven around. Understanding the advanced concepts of mythology cannot. Take the time to invest in your own library. The library system here in Ohio is beautiful, but even it is not my own as I can't pick up something in the middle of the night on any night I wish. Your own library will aid in and cut years off life. Hell, it may even make you a better professional of life than living life can itself, if you read correctly. You will be very wise to become a collector of books or you will be slow in your mythological storytelling output because of the wear and tear you have to put on your Soul. This is something I wish he would have told me in addition to live. But I did live and now I know. That is my quick advice to all who wish to be a mythologist, live and read. Be discerning in what you live and inclusive in what you read. Take your time because this is not a hundred yard dash. Know that your vibration is everything and will go further than your voice will. But most of all, stand in Truth because although time changes Truth doesn't. Thanks for Listening! Sabrina Louise Andielle Crow Crew It has been asked if we can and/or will grow into our upcoming new mythologies. Those questioning, wonder if the idea of individuals transforming or going through a transmutation based on the stories they hear, is a little too farfetched. Any creative writer worth their weight in gold knows that in fact we are already living mythologies; but they are the mythologies of yesterday. Apparently, the people who control the media is purposefully keeping humanity stuck in a vicious cycle of depending on their gods and goddesses of yesterday or depending on one's own imagination and understanding. Either choice will lead, has led, the residents of this planet into uncharted land and darken confusion. Why? Because, if you always do what you've always done, then you'll always get what you've always got, and to think otherwise is insanity. Not my kind of insanity . . . but insanity, nonetheless.
I believe, once again, that a new mythology is being birthed as we speak. That no longer will an individual have to depend on yesterday in order to manifest tomorrow. Instead, people will be able to be in the present moment and allow the tomorrows to manifest naturally. If there are Laws which every Life Form has to obey, then the Spa Planet: Earth has got to take the reins of its existence because what happened to Mars could very well happen to this beauty if we aren't careful. Consciousness is not a result of the mind, but the mind is a result of consciousness; therefore, the Universe is listening, watching even, and if we can destroy and start over so can it. We are about to enter in a 13,000 year cycle of light and enlightenment. That is the new world, that is the thing which frighten those holding on to the old mythologies. Black Bag Operatives are now on the ground and the battle for control of this planet will not be pretty because . . . well it will not be pretty that's all. With our being in the physical positioning of light, someone of light has to present options of existence on the table. Is there anyone one better than the true creative minds, the novelists, the storytellers, these black ops maybe, to present the options. We know from multiple histories of this planet (I'm not too certain about Mars') that the ones who tell the stories rule the planet. This means that the fight will not be over minerals, paper, or land, but over the ones who can motivate the populous to get off their ass and strive for the minerals, paper, and land, or a higher spirituality and divinity. This is why I know that whatever mythologies come out on top will determine what direction we head in. And I bet cha, the mythologies of tomorrow will not be like those of yesterday, because the Slave Race will be freed, the Hosts of the Spa Planet: Earth will be trained by a consciousness outside of their own (the Great Mystery/Prime Creator,) and every one else will enjoy being here fulfilling their assumed purpose and intent. Mythologist will and have played an important role in the development of civilization, once again- thanks Plato. Always have and always will, tuck that away some place safe. It isn't the job of the mythologist that has changed but the subject matter, as well as the level of vibration of existence, not to mention that the races other than the gods and their puppet workers are starting to stir- they just don't know what to do or where to go yet and mythologist will show them. Again, always do what you've always done… that. So, like the "New Age" thinking has instructed, stay in the now, mythologist; because the shift in position of the Sun will shift the thinking of the people, as it has always done, and can't no one manipulate or entice the Sun by means of Bullshit. This is a tricky thing, being a mythologist during the dawn of the new age, the new time. But stand your ground because it gets easier. I promise. Thanks for Listening! Sabrina Louise Andielle Crow Crew The further one goes in the depths of mythology, the more one realizes that most of the teachings of the Mystery Schools are bullshit. I call bullshit! I call bullshit! I call bullshit!
Now don't get me wrong, the mystery schools are great for individuals who wish to dig deeper than the mythologies of the Hebrews, Egyptians, and Greeks. These school teachings add a layer of truth jelly to the thinly spread layer of truth peanut butter making a sandwich which can more easily be digested. The stage between milk and meat. But they are not to be taken as serious as they take themselves. I mean, come on, these are the same schools of knowledge that the demi-gods avoided, and the members of the light beings' community laughed at and isolated themselves from. In today's emerging era, there should be no more credence given to the mystery schools than there is given to the cults of today's secret societies. Besides the fading power and control aspect; they are about a lot of symbolism, labelled as ritual, which lacks the energetic support that they did thousands of years ago. There is something about ritual which most practitioners forget or refuse to let go of. The body is the reflection of the Soul which is part of the Spirit and if you want to change something in you the quickest way isn't through intended motion, but through intended thought. We are thought beings, those of us who are alive. Jesus knew this. Firstly, I would recommend to anyone who is consider engaging in one of these mystery schools to stop looking their noses down on the people who depend on the Hebrew mythology, because just by the hairs on your balls you aren't sipping a cup of juice and eating a wafer. It could be you who is saying nonsense such as, this is the "symbolic body and blood of Jesus." When we both know that Jesus said we could do more, do greater, do better. Not to mention he knew he wasn't for everyone's taste. Eating his body . . . come on. Secondly, I would recommend to anyone who is considering leaving the mystery schools and/or the basic beliefs of mythologies which may also leave more to be desired, to somehow and someway get thee to a metaphysical teacher. This is why. . . the metaphysical is going beyond the physical; meaning letting go of the need to embrace the image of the thought, sound, vibration, and belief that is the combines reality of the collective society. Then you can begin to correctly understand that we are information, a thought if you would, and the way to feed the individual expression is not with clothes, shoes, nail polish, hair styles, cars, homes, and you get where I'm going. Information increase with information because that which we feed ourselves with become energy and energy becomes experience and experience becomes wisdom becomes information. It's a vicious cycle and somebody got to scream about it. Lastly, I would recommend to no longer toss out the baby with the bathwater. No more mob mentality about the truth of god, gods, or ancient aliens. We don't know the beginning, certain of us weren't designed for such information. Some of us haven't eaten from the tree of "good" or "bad" to even have our mental stomachs ready for the heaviness of immortality. Immortality is the only way to get to the beginning, to thereby become empowered to create an ending. We are either Created or Co-Created; either way there is a spark of divinity and free will within us all. The larger the spark the larger the responsibility. This has nothing to do with healing as much as empowerment. As I was told you can't jump the Grand Canyon in two leaps. There has to be determination. There must be release of the fakeness, which is only good when you are fake. But mostly, there must be an untwisting of the twisted teachings of History and Spirituality. Thanks for Listening! Sabrina Louise Andielle Crow Crew I have undergone a transformation which affect my writing in oh so many ways; therefore, I will not even begin to explain where I've been or what I've been doing. Just know that Hour of Change is still on the burner and this 94,000 word story is being honored as only someone who has walked in Mow Yen's shoes can.
It is said that a writer is constantly mining the soul, their soul, for what is unknown, for what hasn't been felt, and for understanding their core beliefs. This is something that I now embrace and share. Not the mining for feelings or capturing the unknown but for understanding of core beliefs. I have never thought to myself how I was mining for my core beliefs through my writing. Even with Hour of Change, where I'm pouring my heartbreak onto the world, I never thought I was sharing CORE BELIEFS. I never knew I had it in me to leave a relationship which has spread across my many incarnations. I never thought that I would feel the confusion, fear, and anticipation of starting new with a different god or gods; or the deep need to grieve the illusion of perfection which I held for Yahweh. Thereby, letting another god or gods in the private quarters of my heart. I never would have guess that my core beliefs would be changing this incarnation. But all that is going on and more. All because, as the bible says, your mouth provides for your belly. I have decided to quit Yahweh. Now, I don't know what that means for my religious life (which wasn't there to begin with) but for my spirit it means freedom. At least that is my core belief. Yahweh is for the youngsters who need hands on guidance. I am no youngster. Being that I'm sober, I am not about to sit up here and bash and spit upon the people who still give their ultimate devotion and obedience to Yahweh. Again, I just left the fold; keeping the love I was taught and disposing of the rest. I will not go into lack, because I feel they lack nothing, and all of their needs are met. I will say that as much as they claim to be the more powerful religious organization of followers on the Earth currently, they walk in fear. Now if you ask or point this truth out, you'll receive opposition. But these are the people who claim to forgive but not forget. How? These are the people who claim they need no "outside" books to support theirs. They can't deal with the questioning of their beliefs and often threaten with the promise of Hell. As the saying goes, one needs originality, but it must be backed, if not matched, by philosophy and comparison critical thinking. I could go on, but I will give one last point to ponder. There is a mistrusting of anyone who is outside their community. There is a hole where diversity belong within their organization whose collective has splintered into more denominations than any other main group of religious devotees. They are sheep and the shepherds have place the fear of Yahweh in them. I wasn't a follower of Yahweh by any means of actions other than proclamation and explanation of my behaviors and Biblical understandings. Nor was I a follower of Yahweh's actions and treatment of people. He, Yahweh, is a hard god for a hardheaded people and I'm not hardheaded. I was already torn by my inner drive for wisdom beyond my soul. The closer I got to my truest desire the further I got from Yahweh. I was questioning Yahweh, daring him and no commander likes that- least of all Yahweh. Therefore, I am going to let Yahweh go. I now allow Yahweh to go his way and I go mine. No hidden agenda. I honor Yahweh's power, strength, and even the devotion shown toward his people. There is nothing but love and relief in my heart. Part of me, deep down, wishes that there was something that Yahweh could still teach me; but the Greatest God got this, and my next teacher will appear. I had so much fear, so much anger, and so many restrictions to overcome. I can't speak for other followers, but Yahweh seems to be the type of relay runner who has come to the end of their stretch and refuse to pass the baton. I think that the inspired threats of men, has nothing to do with saving souls and more with binding people's mind and soul to Yahweh. Maybe Jesus wasn't celebrating Yahweh? I've still to conclude on that thesis. During the process of writing Hour of Change, I saw the characterize image, the one I made of him. I realized that I had not been given the chance to become who I was born to be, because of some inspired teachings of desert men and women which said that Yahweh way was the only way. I realized that if I was at war, fighting for my spiritual survival, then yes, Yahweh's way is the only way. Listen to me, I was that individual fighting my own guilt and consequences; Yahweh's was my savior as I ran from the truth of who and what I am. Yahweh is the one who will direct without considering the inner development of the one he's directing. Once I become still, I was able to see that it was Yahweh who had kept me running because all gods need someone to share their understanding with. I'm not trying to take that from Yahweh, what I am doing is stepping deeper into the light of the Greatest God. Once I am placed under another god, I will serve that god the way I served the god of war. I am no warrior-soldier anymore. I am a full blood soldier for peace fore I have been honorably discharged. Best of luck to Yahweh and the shepherds under him. Fore, your sheep are frighten and running off cliffs; mindless and lacking free will. And, best of luck to me. Core beliefs are a motherfucker! I'm so excited. Know why? I'll tell you, it's because I know what I am. I wish I could tell everyone everything but I haven't reached everyplace yet. So, I will sit silently and knit my blanket just a little while longer. The rhythm is getting smoother, faster. I'm able to do more in less time. Okay, but what does knitting have to do with the Pointer Sisters?
The song about being so excited speaks of a burning love that they're . . . so excited about. They just wanted to squeeze and wrap their arms around their beloved. I now understand. I know that I mentioned in my last post the amount of work that I was putting into Hour of Change and how the thing was shaping up; but now I want to share with all the other writers striving for publication with a traditional publisher why to hang in there and really put in the time. As we carry on, things do get easier. Now of course I'm talking about writing novels. The more drafts you tell the more you know the story, the more you know the story the better you can tell the story; and a well told story sells. Boy, does it sell. Still, I'm not speaking of the manuscript part of this business. I'm speaking on the "paperwork" the Cover Letter, Synopsis, Bio, and Similar Books (name dropping.) Little history, like many, I was rushing to get my stuff out there, you know hang up my open for business sign; but I got nowhere, fast. That is until I was told that under ripe fruit is no good just like over ripe fruit. I had to sit and think about that. After a lot of soul searching and much rap music (love me some rap and RnB,) I decided to take down my sign and get back to the drawing board. No, things weren't as easy as self-publishing and I'm not knocking it because I was it. No things weren't as glamorous as when I first started working on this now 94,000-word monster which is going on five drafts, two revisions, and countless editing. But all that, the words repeated for the umpteenth time, isn't for the "work" of writing a novel. That was to learn how much I love telling stories and how much I was willing to learn how to write them. That, too, is what I'm so excited about. That is what make me about to loose control. Getting to know this story so well that I can answer questions about the story that I have, like why must I replace Satan with Amidas? What is the difference between a Earth Mow and a Saturn Mow? Why make Young Mow Yen's death so graphic? Things like that. I learned that if I ask myself these type questions, instead of what color hair does Mow have or where is Amidas most likely to eat, I will be able to deliver deeper story without losing my swimming noddle. Not to mention the reader's. I don't think that we as writers give enough credit to editing process. We just want that high of channeling a new tale. But if you want to be a powerful writer you better get the high of playing god down also. That's also why I'm excited. Playing gods enable us to write the 2 page synopsis, the cover letter, and know that if they are rejected then the fruits are not ready. I tell you the first night I was able to condense 160 pages of the story (roughly half) on one page, I understood why I had to learn to write summaries, which I thought were book reviews. If I can't write summaries then either I don't know or the story is not complete. That's all a synopsis is. . . a summary- professional but a summary. The Cover Letter is even easier to communicate. This is what I got, this is why I selected you, and here is my pitch. Thank you very much. Close that puppy. Slap an electronic stamp on it and send it on its way. Bio, just ask, why did I write this story? And the comparison should be easy because there shouldn't be any roommates just neighbors. Like eyebrows your book and others are sisters not twins. There is only one J.K. Rowling but my one line pitch is its Rowling meeting another author (see my previous post for who.) Yeah, I could have selected someone else but when you hear her name you think magic and I got magic. So I use her as a similar book. Tough for me, most of my books are non-fiction so I can't really say I'm sisters with anyone; but I know I'm not twin. Anyway, I digress. I just wanted to say that I'm excited about the fact I know this story, Hour of Change and I'm looking forward to discussing it more than selling it and that is a change in direction, that is a change in the heart. That is the foundation of my excitement and the start of a new joy in my heart. I'm so excited! Thanks for Listening! Sabrina Louise Andielle. When we are in our zone, our cave, or wherever we do our thang, we often feel like the one wearing the Royal Crown while editing just masterfully. If you've been at this long enough you know that it is the editing that makes the story. With the proper training we place our created thought-beings (characters) where they need to be. We leave hints so the reader can know where to go without knowing what will go down. We create environments which reflect moods ours and theirs. We do so many things (sometime all within the first 3-5 pages) and I am not trying to take anything away from what we do; but we forget we're not the only one doing this. Or is it just me? I don't think it's just me because we all ask for help, but we don't want to be tore down. We sometimes just want our ego stroke. We want our art acknowledged by those other than loved ones and the average reader. We want someone who can walk in our shoes tell and us they feel each and every step; meaning they, a fellow writer, can see the genius in our creation the way we see it without it being publishable. SMH I've come to realize that to cut miles off my journey as a writer, I have to admit I'm not the only one good at what I do. I'm not the only "expert" even if I know more about the field than others who are doing what I do. I have learned so much about language, expectations, and design outside of the land of Welnikov and Mow Yen by seeing the genius in other writers. There are others who will teach you without knowing they are teaching you if you show up and be humble. Yeah, we know what we know when it comes to our world that we're creating; but we don't know enough to be experts in the world which we live in- even in the field of writing. Whether you be J.K. Rowling or Steven King, this is the case. All the experts have left the building and only us mostly blissful, active participants are still here. Thanks for Listening! Sabrina Louise Andielle |
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