Thursday 22 March 2012

TAKING E B WHITE'S ADVICE - MORTIMER CHILTON AND THE COLLECTIVE

B-MIRA-HEAD, Image from NASA


ALWAYS BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THE PRESENCE OF WONDER ~
E B WHITE

M95 with Supernova




I spent much of my writing time today imagining my way through Mortimer's story. Following E B White's advice, I've been looking for the presence of wonder. Finding moments when, despite danger or loneliness, Mortimer would be in awe of something around him.


Wonder is the beginning of wisdom ~ Greek Proverb


Don't call it uncertainty -- call it wonder  ~ Osho


IS THERE ANYTHING YOUR MC COULD BE IN AWE OF?

6 comments:

  1. Um, she could be in awe of Faldur. Snort!

    Actually, there's a lot to be in awe of in my fantasy novel. Creatures she didn't know existed, as well as things inside herself equally unknown before. I love writing fantasy because of the "awe factor." I love stories about the outside world - sun, moon, stars, deep forests and barren mountains.

    Thanks for showing those wonderful photos! I love the eternal majesty of space. I think it is truly a glimpse of God.

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  2. Hi Christine
    I think his bravery and willingness to put duty before everything else is quite awesome.
    Nothing puts humanity in perspective quite like the vastness of space.

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  3. One of my MC is in awe of the universe. He loves looking at the stars. Many think he is searching for God; but he's really just experiencing the world outside himself.

    .......dhole

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  4. Hi Donna
    The universe is awesome - no matter what you expect to find there.

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  5. Love the astronomy photos! My husband and I can be found star gazing on clear nights. Jupiter, Venus, and Mars were spectacular these last few weeks.

    Oh, by the way, I mentioned you on my blog, giving you a Versatile Blogger award. People will be stopping by hopefully! Go over and
    see what to do!

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  6. Hi Susan
    The astronomy pictures are amazing - and there's a new one every day. Thank you for passing on a Versatile Blogger award. I'm happy to call by. :)

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