William Zinsser is
quoted as saying writing is thinking on paper. This simple notion doesn’t often
play out in reality. I admire anyone with the ability to consistently pen
exceptional work despite the changing tides of both their immediate environment
and life in general. Whether you’re musing over new material or smack in the
middle of one, writer’s block is one unforgiving {fill in your choice word
here}.
One
of the reasons behind this creativity purgatory is confidence. Or lack thereof.
For example, if you’ve had the privilege of recurring success, pressure to
sustain your momentum is inevitable. Waning inspiration is another reason why
some authors will confess to going days, weeks and even years without writing a
single word.
You
may have abided to certain rules such as keeping a writing schedule, managing,
at least, 300 words a day no matter what rubbish it sums up to, and even
subjected your body to a series of uncomfortable angles in the belief that it will
fend off the negativity, but if you still can’t shake off this depressing
sensation, then I advocate for television watching. There’s nothing like
venturing into another dimension to escape reality, or even better, provide a
reprieve for the one you’re attempting to create. Here are 3 shows that never
fail to live up to my need for escape.
Not
the CW offshoot, but the original, Canadian version, which ran for 5 seasons.
The cast are stellar in their portrayal of members of a secret agency. The set is
futuristic, the technology impressive and the blatant callousness of the leading
antagonists, namely Section and Madeline, send shivers down my spine. On the
question of chemistry, the relationship between Nikita and Roy Dupuis’s
character is yet to be outdone by anything I’ve seen since. Josephine?
What’s
more entertaining than two attractive brothers fleeing prison and spending 4 seasons
trying to clear their names? I caught this massive FOX hit in the middle of the
third season, and I was immediately hooked.
I am now the proud owner of the entire DVD box set. The twists and
turns, and the loyalty between the characters is nothing if not endearing. Who
needs to write when you have a government conspiracy to solve?
Yu-mmie!
This is, by far, Shonda
Rhimes’s best work. The ABC must-see is not only scorchingly sexy, it’s
smart. I’ve wasted precious hours immersing myself in political thrillers,
regardless of medium, but I haven’t been this entertained in a long while. My
verdict? 10/10!
Well,
those are my guilty pleasures, though a mere handful! What about you? What TV
shows help you through your rut?
Great
Bite?
Orange candied popcorn. TV food with a twist!
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