Trip to Vegas was the best thing that my writing teacher suggested…I have come up with a whole other viewpoint to write from. It truly makes a difference to be at the place that you’re writing about. And I mean I’ve been all around the Strip in a way that I couldn’t have done with someone with me. I literally went up and touched stuff, sat & wrote – better than just snapping pics.
I could map out scenes to write at the actual location. I spoke to people on the street asking them if they would pay to go see some of the things I proposed. I got ten yes responses, a maybe if he wasn’t bamboozled by the trailer and one asked for a story credit if a movie got made from the question that I asked him ;*
The newer perspective that I’m able to write from now is that – the culture that I’m referencing was that of a proud people – very much like my own culture – but now reduced to tourist attractions, trinkets and knick knacks. I want people to realize that there is a lot of majesty around them all the time and wonder if they really do take the time to realize it.
Write on.
