21 Bamboo Stalks: Recent Episodes
21 Bamboo Stalks
One hundred years of Solitude is a masterpiece but you have to read the last line to understand.
I look back to see how the production came about. We were due to stage the show in March 2020, when the pandemic struck. Somewhere, I kept the dream alive. The flicker of hope. I blogged the process. And now I shall read the blog posts.
I had avoided any human interface for 29 months. Now in the hodpital to face human suffering
Talking to writing sister is cathartic. Phebe Karen Beiser lives in Cincinnati. She is a poet and a teacher. We wrote, The Buddha & The B** * available on Amazon. Published by Hay House, 2018. A travelogue and a story of our friendship. We recently connected on a vid call. It triggered memories and a blog post.
Bouncing my thoughts on Mr. Peter Brooks', 'The Empty Space'. https://rashmasblogtounblock.blogspot.com/ https://wordpress.com/view/rashmankalsie.wordpress.com
This episode is my blog post from https://rashmasblogtounblock.blogspot.com/ I am a student of Sanskrit Poetics or theory of Aesthetics given by Sage Bharata Muni 5000 years ago. Sanskrit Poetics is a gift of Hindu Vedic civilization. I have written a play using the principles of dramaturgy in Natyashastra, the shastra of Drama. In this episode, I discuss the difference between Aristotle's principles and Natyashastra. This is my understanding as a practitioner. Academics may differ.
A post from my blog: https://rashmasblogtounblock.blogspot.com/
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How do you enter the state of flow when writing?
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A post from my blog.
Blogging series where I read my blog posts. I have been inquiring about writers' schedules and I am sharing the same in this podcast.
Blog series where I read out my byte size blog posts from my blogs - rashmankalsie.wordpress and blogtounblock
References used in.the episodes, Softwares, Embracing artistic identity and Dealing with criticism.
Point of view....who tells the story. Roving point of view - Limited and Omniscient , Syntax, Literary Devices
Who are protagonists? How to create memorable characters. The tragic flaw and character arc.
We start with a quick recap of the definition of key words. Go on to discuss the 4 elements of writing: coherence, unity, order and completeness. Then we dive into the elements of a story : character, setting POV, plot and theme.
Most writing courses treat writing as a mechanical process. I wanted to bring back soul into the teaching of the craft. So if you are a self-taught writer like me and Shakespeare, these podcasts will help you connect with the mystical process of writing
We discuss the tags or categories the writers get slotted in...like a professional writer, a part-time writer and whether writing is beyond the tags?
We try to figure out whether Creative Writing is in the league of fine arts or is it literature or is it a cross?
We define 'a writer' and discuss genres. Establish the focus of the series - creative writing.
Rashma shares her vast experience in theater and writing to bring to you scraps of advice.