As we know, I am working on a novel. In self-aggrandizing jest, I call it The Great American Novel. But in reality, I don't actually aspire to such grandeur. My novel is not so wide in scope. It isprimarily an examination of loneliness and the transience of city life on a personal scale. It doesn't…
Self-indulgent writing
In discussions with some acquaintances of mine, it was pointed out that my Great American Novel runs the risk of being self-indulgent considering that the protagonist is largely based on me. I have alwaysbeen cognizant of that risk, that I might end up writing a thinly veiled emotional autobiography where my goal is to create…
1,500 Words
For the longest time, I've been trying to wrap my head around the idea of writing an entire novel instead of just a screenplay. My decision was based on the desire to have full control over my artisticexpression. A film is the result of a collaboration of many people. A novel, on the other hand,…
Fantasy of the recluse
I will have to, until my very last breath, suffer the idiocy of the insipid and the folly of fools. I want to share with you my fantasy. In this little idealized version of my future, I've written mymasterpiece. I have a decent amount of money, just enough so that I don't have to worry…
The truth behind my loneliness
This entry's been long overdue, so excuse me if it feels a little out of context. I only just finished it. This blog is clearly a reflection of my loneliness. It is an expression of my angst, disappointment, frustration, and disillusionment with the world. If you walk up to me on any given day and…
