Straining to know the whole of the story before you set out
is a bit like imagining great-grandchildren on a first date.
But you can start with the smallest detail.
Give us the gravel scattering along the highway
as the pickup truck roars past.
The crumb of food the wife wipes from her husband's beard.
The ripped bottom of a girl's faded jeans.
Anchor yourself somewhere—
anywhere—
on the page.
You are committing, yes—
but the commitment is to this tiny corner.
One word.
One image.
One detail.
Go ahead.
Then see what happens.
Dani Shapiro, Still Writing
On my easel
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| detail work in progress, 16 days in, 5/4/20 24 x 48" canvas |
