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If Only It Were That Easy

Lisa — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:02:06 -0700

Up-and-coming author Jackson Pearce's video Imaginary Writing Process (embedded below) cracked me up as well as hitting home.

No matter how many stories you hear about the years of writing, rewriting, and rejection that lead up to publication, you always think it will be different for you—that you'll be the one writer whose manuscript everyone loves on first sight. (Admittedly, I've heard a few author success stories that do make it sound almost that easy.) As the months pass, you learn the terrible truth. You are not that writer. You've got that same long row to hoe as (almost) everyone else.

But chin up! Don't give up. And watch this video:

Pearce also has a number of other videos taking a humorous look at the writer's life. Check 'em out when you need a smile (and when don't we all need a smile)?

Book-to-Film Adaptations So Crazy They Just Might Work

Lisa — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:59:23 -0700

Just imagine the wackiness that would ensue if Where's Waldo made the leap to the Silver Screen...
(Warning: some NSFW language.)

(Via Bookshelves of Doom)

Aardman on Art

Lisa — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:02:20 -0700

Bringing a smile to my face this morning was this clip from Creature Comforts USA. I love Aardman Animations, and this "man on the street" montage of animals/people discussing the meaning of art is especially funny and clever. I'd start listing highlights, but the list would be far too long; better just to watch it! (Via ShelfTalker.)