I found this post on Rachael King's blog about the way she uses lists as part of the creative process very interesting, especially as I do something similar myself. My lists tend to be longer, and confined to visual images - they form what I call the 'visual structure' of the novel. I often think in terms of a key visual theme or themes. Wondered if anyone else works in a similar way - or has any views!

Never have tried this, but I'm going to (and probably blog about it too!) I do read Rachael's blog, but hadn't dropped by for a while, so thanks for pointing this out - really thought-provoking.

Emma

I've never seen this blog before, but I do use lists and I found her post fascinating.

Thanks for posting this.

Jenn

Her novel's lovely too.

Emma

Yes, I loved Sound of Butterflies.

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There's another great post from Rachael here: http://soundofbutterflies.blogspot.com/2008/06/four-little-lights-in-fog.html. Contains the gem 'write the coffin not the grief'!

Really liked that second blog post Roger. Strangely enough I have just been writing a funeral scene and describing everything but the grief - validation at last!!

Funny that, I've just posted a YouTube film of some Nick Cave music over on Culture&Ent, only last night. I've never done this but I might have a go now.

Intriguing - yes I do this occasionally - didn't realise I did

Sarah

I like her bit about letting the air in. I so rarely have a chance to do 'nothing', but today I'm forced to, having just got back from A&E and been told I have to rest my foot. So I can't do housework on a day when I'm not at work, and I can can ponder and write. (I know she was talking about NOT writing, but it's a luxury for me to be able to do both writing and not writing, if you see what I mean.)