The Next Inspiration

I have been watching way too many movies and series on various streaming services. Recently, I discovered this one best-selling writer whose books are being adapted for television. In fact, this writer has a multi show deal with a particular streaming service. At this point in time, I have watched 3 shows created by this writer. They all seem to follow a certain pattern and what kept me going was obviously the whodunit mystery in the centre of each of these shows.

Then, I switched it up a bit by watching an unrelated series - Picard. I immediately noticed a difference. Picard not only draws from its own venerable history, it also alludes to classic books and writers. It is that kind of series which may result in the audience going off on various quests to investigate other literary works. I was definitely inspired to look up "Tragic Sense of Life".

It is not like the other best-selling writer's shows didn't motivate me to read a book. They did; however, I merely wanted to find out how this writer is churning out these books that are so popular with the masses! That seems to be the trend - book to screen - even more so than ever before!

I am both inspired and intimidated. The proverbial blank screen has been waiting patiently. There are days I feel like time is running out, and yet, I know there is all the time in the world. With this mix of excitement and uncertainty, I assure myself that my time will come.