Hodge Podge No. 2! IWSG Day, Peter Sallis RIP, and Writing Prompts
odge Podge post No. 2!Actor Peter Sallis has passed away at the age of 96. He voiced Wallace in the animated films of Wallace and Gromit and, among a slew of other roles throughout his career, played the character of Norman Clegg in the longest running comedy on television, The Last of the Summer Wine, from the first episode in 1973 to the last episode in 2010, when the series concluded (295 episodes!).
Other characters have come and gone on the series -- and the gradually changing face of the Yorkshire Dales can be seen over the decades.
Today is Insecure Writer's Support Group Day!
The question for this month is: "Did you ever say “I quit”? If so, what happened to make you come back to writing?"
I've never quit! I've had at least one very long stretch of writer's block, and I've procrastinated a lot over the years on editing that I could have done, but I've never skimped on writing or research.
Drafting is the best part, the most fun. Exploring a new story is so exciting. I always seem to find time for that, when inspiration strikes, and even when there's no more inspiration but a story must be completed. I've got very few half-finished drafts. Lots of unedited novels, but at least they all have a beginning, middle, and an end! With some gaps, maybe...
Thank you to this month's IWSG Day co-hosts! Here are their blog links:
Meanwhile, The New York Times has just released A Year of Picture Prompts, "short, accessible, image-driven posts feature photographs and illustrations from The Times, and invite a variety of written or spoken responses — from creative storytelling to personal narrative..." Look at this intriguing list of categories!
Floating
Mysterious Doors
Underwater
One Night
Dog at the Counter
Cats in Clothes
Sneaker Collection
On the Street
Beware of Zombies
Big Numbers
Pool of Sprinkles
Secret Spaces
A Narwhal’s Life
Inspiration From an Illustration
Dancers in Masks
Frozen Fish
Go-Karting
Cards in the Air
Opening the Door
The Badger and the Cow
Icebergs
Do you have a source for writing prompts or other inspiration?
Comments
I was sad to learn that Wallace passed away. I mean, it was inevitable, but still. Whose going to taunt Grommit and rave about cheese in his place? Hm. Maybe I will. ;)
Really sad Peter Sallis passed away. No more Wallace...
Another talent leaves the stage. Wallace and Grommet have been truly original, delightful.
Who will step into those boots?
Very sad to hear of Sallis' passing. I had no idea he was so old, but he certainly lived a long and full life.
I assume Frank Welker will take over the voice of Gromit. I'm only half joking. He already does the voice of virtually every other animated character.
IWSG June
but what a full, long life!
and never quit! good message this month
also liked the NYTimes article, thanks!
Happy Summer beginnings!
Tara Tyler Talks
Quit - I can't imagine you quitting ... but I can see all the research going on ... it'd be great if a book would just grow for you ... I'm sure it will - I suspect a children's book ...
Picture Prompts ... fascinating ... but like Crystal my mind is way too full to add to it ... but 160 prompts looks interesting .. make a story from all of them ... Fun - and thanks for your visits .. cheers Hilary
LOVE your enthusiasm about writing..... I know you will never quit. You are always 'ON" weather reading, writing, or researching.... I wish I had your energy. LOL Hope all is well!
I tend to draw when I need a writing prompt. But I know lots of people who like to look at other pictures when they write. :)
~Jess
I think it's easier to love Last of the Summer Wine when you're "outside" the UK, Nick. I love watching it for the language, the word play, the pubs, the countryside, all of that. But I'm also partial to old men on screen -- doesn't that just sound weird? But Hartnell and Troughton and Capaldi are my favourite Doctors :-)