(Photo Credit: Valerie J. Barrett)
Venky read somewhere that the inspiration behind the dystopian epic, “1984” came to George Orwell only after the brilliant author had cloistered himself away from the scrutinising gaze of the world by renting a sparse cabin situated on an isolated stretch of land.
Venky, desirous of emulating his literary idol, retreated into the refuge provided by the scenic hill station that was Cameron Highlands. A four hour drive from Kuala Lumpur, Cameron offered the perfect setting as well as solace.
With a kettle for company, & a clothes iron to ‘iron’ out the creases, he began writing “The Ash Chronicles”.
(Word Count: 99)
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7 comments
Yes, solitude. Especially with only the most basic of equipment, is a guaranteed recipe for garnering inspiration. Just look at me! Or not.
I think this is many a writer’s dream. Not total solitude but a time only for writing away from it all for a while.
Indeed.
Tuning out of one thing can enable tuning in to another, i.e. The Muse. Good story.
Thanks Much!
You are welcome.
I would love to have that kind of isolation for, say, a month or so.