I actually got to meet Vonnegut, did I ever tell you that? My maternal grandmother's first cousin was the news man Elie Abel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elie_Abel and in 1989 I attended a gathering in his honor, with Vonnegut in attendance. Elie introduced us (here's me age 18 in a 1950s frock I found at Canal Jean Co., combat boots, and an old gas mask bag as a purse at a swanky club). There was an Earth Day button on my bag and Vonnegut pointed at it and said, "Ah yes. Earth Day, where humans do things like celebrate the existence of lint." I don't remember anything after that.
Anyway, I think that's perfect advice, and wish more people heeded it! It's what I strive for.
Elements is essential. It's amazing how many new writers don't know it. But I did not know about Goldberg! I will check it out.
What an insightful response, David!
I actually got to meet Vonnegut, did I ever tell you that? My maternal grandmother's first cousin was the news man Elie Abel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elie_Abel and in 1989 I attended a gathering in his honor, with Vonnegut in attendance. Elie introduced us (here's me age 18 in a 1950s frock I found at Canal Jean Co., combat boots, and an old gas mask bag as a purse at a swanky club). There was an Earth Day button on my bag and Vonnegut pointed at it and said, "Ah yes. Earth Day, where humans do things like celebrate the existence of lint." I don't remember anything after that.
Anyway, I think that's perfect advice, and wish more people heeded it! It's what I strive for.
Elements is essential. It's amazing how many new writers don't know it. But I did not know about Goldberg! I will check it out.
Thank you.