The three R's

[ideserveyou]

I've learned a lot by writing fiction.

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[freddiejoey]

Funny, oldest son and I had a conversation about writing last last night. Not as profound as yours but about structure and characterisation and stuff.

And you're absolutely right - daft fan stories about 1970s kids telly are terribly illuminating - as well as fun to write.

[ideserveyou]

I gain so many benefits by writing them! Being able to bluff my way through conversations with 'real' writers is just one... although I have to be prepared with a quick and bland reply when they ask me what I write... and one of these days I just know I'm going to say 'gay porn', although I am trying to save that one up for just the right (i.e. very wrong) moment!

[trepkos]

Well, you just never know when someone is going to say "Oh, me too!" or, "Give me some!"

[ideserveyou]

I know... I'm such a wimp!