Colours (can) Speak Louder than Words...
And sometimes they complement them...
It just sits there. White. Silent. Judging you.
A blank sheet of paper.
There are many ways of starting writing.
And you can start very easily: Like, with what you had for breakfast, or a funny recount of what your dog did on his walk, or reflections on current affairs – oh the red and blue battle! Unlike like the stark colour of white paper when you are trying to find words and mirth – and your brain is blank - the colourful experiences mixed in with elements of your life can create a fresh palette.
For example: Blue is the colour of my eyes. It’s the colour of the ocean, and of the sky of my current surroundings, which is the Pacific Ocean, Australia. Here at Sunshine Coast, the ocean colour of turquoise blue is so good that it makes my eyes look almost as good as the view – even with my myopia!
Blue is also a mood often associated with the humdrums, but right now I see blue as being positive, healthy, vibrant. And certainly refreshing, restorative and resoundingly beautiful – just look at the ‘zen’ on my face! (Obviously the palm trees, sand and sunshine play their part too.)
As much as I like blue – especially the recent US result, I’m not ready for a full blue rinse yet.
Whilst this isn’t hilarious, it is me playing around with a word or concept, and seeing where it takes me. This took around 15 minutes and if I had time, I’d keep editing it.
If you want to experiment with comedy writing techniques for performance, then I’m running a writing session on 27 December, in Exeter. All lovely and chilled with no pressure to be funny – you will get there, though. Plus, it’s post-Christmas and you may want a merry escape 😉
For longer term results join me on one of my next comedy courses in the New Year. Plenty to choose from and always very nurturing.
Until then, with the season of warm red fires upon us – even bonfires - in the UK, it’s a perfect time for warming your toes, nursing a glass of something hot and becoming ‘at one’ with a packet of chocolate hob nobs. Things to look forward to…
As usual, a huge thanks for your support from Maggie and the team :)
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