Which writers influence you the most? |
 Mar 4 2009, 04:08 PM
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When you write, which writers are most influential in your work?
I've taken a long hiatus from writing seriously, but I think that the writing of Tennessee Williams is influencing me the most write now -- probably because I've read a lot by him lately, but also because his themes and ideas have most driven my creativity as of late. What about you? |
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Mar 7 2009, 09:03 AM
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 Onen i-Estel Edain, ú-chebin estel anim. Group: Official Designer Posts: 425 Joined: May 2008 Member No: 653,128 |
I love William Blake
'The Tyger' is one of my favourite poems <3 |
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Mar 7 2009, 09:20 AM
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 Tick tock, Bill Group: Administrator Posts: 8,764 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 333,948 |
I would say, James Ellroy. I haven't written about "crime" necessarily, but his tone is something that has crept into my subconscious. I've always liked noir, with comedic undertones.
Dorothy Parker is a major influence of mine. Her sarcasm, her wit, her utter lack of fear has been a constant source of inspiration throughout my life. The woman was downright ferocious. At the same time though, she was insecure, heartbroken and a total drunk (during certain (and most) periods of her life). |
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Mar 7 2009, 09:50 AM
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 llorT rioneS Group: Human Posts: 641 Joined: Mar 2009 Member No: 717,869 |
Roald Dahl.
Gotta Love his work. |
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Mar 9 2009, 03:13 AM
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QUOTE(mipadi @ Mar 4 2009, 02:08 PM)  I've taken a long hiatus from writing seriously. Same. QUOTE(xzkdxrawrx @ Mar 7 2009, 07:03 AM) I love William Blake 'The Tyger' is one of my favourite poems <3 YESSSSSSSS. I once did an analytical essay comparing two of his poems. I loved it.  I'd say Blake and John Donne are major ones for me. There are some others, but I can't think of them at the moment. |
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Mar 12 2009, 08:24 PM
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 Farewell, Hello. I'm Colleen. Group: Official Designer Posts: 222 Joined: Jun 2007 Member No: 539,346 |
QUOTE(Deospeon @ Mar 7 2009, 10:50 AM) Roald Dahl. Gotta Love his work. YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.  Sorry. But yeah, I love him. Also, Kurt Vonnegut.  And Truman Capote... |
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