What's wrong with me? Is it just a lack of education? A lack of drive? A lack of talent? I read articles day after day full amazingly good writing and I think to myself "Hah! I can do that!" and yet when it comes down to writing something coherent I miss the mark. Repeatedly. And I'm left to admire those who can string words together while at the same time weaving in wit, humor, and attitude.
I write promos for broadcast television everyday. Perhaps that's my downfall - I only have to write one-liners. I never have to convey complete thoughts because there isn't a whole lot of time in thirty seconds. Maybe I COULD have been a decent writer years ago except for my descent into broadcast TV. Hrm. That sounds like an excuse.
So what's the solution? Should I stop responding to Joe's requests for my thoughts on "Star Wars" for fear of sounding like a dolt? Should I go back to school and take creative writing courses? Should I shave my head, join a monastery and forgo forever the blighted curse of wordplay?
Ahh fuck it. I'll just be a bad writer. I can't spell or punctuate, either.
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