As someone who has a vivid and sometimes wild imagination, whilst I'm awake; it should be of no surprise to me that I also have realistic dreams. It certainly isn't a shock to my partner, or close family, when I recount my slightly bizarre, sleep induced visions. Often, eagerly trying to make some sense of it all.
Some of these dreams I have written down immediately on getting up out of bed. My plan being that I might base a story round them, but so far, I haven't actually done so.
Therefore when the words aren't quite flowing as freely as they should, I wonder if it would be worthwhile investing the time to keep a diary of my dreams. After all Stephanie Meyers said that her novel, Twilight, evolved from a dream and there's no need for me to recount her story.
So on listening to a rendition of, the 1983 hit song, originally sung by Eurhythmics, Sweet Dreams (are Made of This); it struck me that it was something that I really should try. Because maybe my sweet dreams of having a bestseller one day, are made of this!
Is this something you do? Is it something you've thought about doing? Please share your thoughts, on the subject.
Hi Christina,
ReplyDeleteI haven't based any of my stories on dreams. but I know others who have. (And there are examples like Twilight out there.) So I say go for it! If it doesn't work out, at least it gave you an interesting writing exercise. :-)
P.S. I love the Eurythmics and Annie Lennox--great example of a strong woman in rock and roll! :-)
Had a weird and wonderful one, other night so have written it all down. Probably would make a good thriller plot. Maybe if I decide to change genre at some stage will look at it again. Agree about Annie Lennox.
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