the line: i think the line was the interviews, home movies, photos, whatever they could their hands on to help get more information. they didnt know what they would find but maybe in the middle of that huge mess would be the key to their story
the tension: they didnt go to the books for the information they went to the people and places who lived through it and knew it best, and could show and tell what they knew
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Sunday, September 16, 2007
observations
1. smoke breaks
2. no work getting done
3. talking
4. happy moods
5. everyone snacking
6. radios/music
7. frequent breaks
8. talking about weekend plans
9. leaving early
10. lots of yawning
11. "is it time to do yet?"
12. no boss
13. on internet
14. bad mood for weekend workers/troopers
15. people talking on cell phones
2. no work getting done
3. talking
4. happy moods
5. everyone snacking
6. radios/music
7. frequent breaks
8. talking about weekend plans
9. leaving early
10. lots of yawning
11. "is it time to do yet?"
12. no boss
13. on internet
14. bad mood for weekend workers/troopers
15. people talking on cell phones
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
surprise
"it takes a great deal of energy to pay attention and listen well while appearing casual and relaxed. you have to listen to what is said and how it is said. listen to what is not said." -murray
you have to be ready for a surprise at any time, even if you are about ready to fall asleep in your chair, bored out of your mind, trying to act like you are paying attention. But you cant put words into someones mouth, or really put too much of your opinion into it, so take a tape recorder so if you do happen to drift off, you can save your butt, and not lose your job, for a 10 minute nap.
you have to be ready for a surprise at any time, even if you are about ready to fall asleep in your chair, bored out of your mind, trying to act like you are paying attention. But you cant put words into someones mouth, or really put too much of your opinion into it, so take a tape recorder so if you do happen to drift off, you can save your butt, and not lose your job, for a 10 minute nap.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
writing tips
when i write i always write everything down on paper, if it is due typed up, printed out, on a blog, whatever it may be. I think that is because that is how the high school teachers always had us do things. old habits die hard. so i think it's very important too use a rough draft.
i also think it is a good idea, even though i don't always have time to do so, but have someone look over your work. they might see something very simple and stupid that you are just looking over.
another thing is take time to sort out the ideas. i always know what i want to say, but getting the point across isnt always easy. or sometimes i get thinking about one thing, and completely forget the other, so take your time and faster isnt always better.
these rules might not work for everyone, but i find they are helpful for me when i am writing.
i also think it is a good idea, even though i don't always have time to do so, but have someone look over your work. they might see something very simple and stupid that you are just looking over.
another thing is take time to sort out the ideas. i always know what i want to say, but getting the point across isnt always easy. or sometimes i get thinking about one thing, and completely forget the other, so take your time and faster isnt always better.
these rules might not work for everyone, but i find they are helpful for me when i am writing.
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