Okay, so today I wanna share my experience messing around with Laurie Weeks’ stuff. I stumbled upon her work online, and honestly, I was just intrigued. It was raw, it was real, and I wanted to see if I could get even a tiny bit of that vibe into my own writing.
First thing I did? I just started reading. Like, everything I could find. Essays, interviews, even snippets from her novels. I wasn’t trying to analyze it or anything, just letting it soak in. It’s like trying to learn a new language by just listening to people talk.
Then came the hard part: trying to write something. I didn’t want to copy her, but I wanted to see if I could tap into that same energy. So, I picked a topic I felt strongly about – my frustration with the endless cycle of online trends.
I started by just jotting down random thoughts, like a stream of consciousness. No filter, no editing. Just getting it all out there. It was messy, rambling, and kinda embarrassing to look at, but that was the point.
Next, I went back and tried to shape it. I didn’t want to lose the raw feeling, but I also wanted it to make some kind of sense. I chopped things up, moved stuff around, and added some details to make it more specific. This is where it got tricky. It’s easy to fall back into old habits – trying to be too polished, too clever.
I realized I was overthinking it. So I took a break. Went for a walk, listened to some music, just cleared my head. When I came back, I looked at it with fresh eyes and started cutting away anything that felt fake or forced.
What I ended up with wasn’t perfect, not even close. But it felt more honest than anything I’d written in a while. It was rough around the edges, yeah, but it had a voice. It felt like my voice, but with a little bit of Laurie Weeks’ attitude sprinkled in.
This whole thing wasn’t about becoming a Laurie Weeks clone. It was about pushing myself to try something new, to break out of my comfort zone, and to find a more authentic way to express myself. And honestly, I think it worked. I learned a lot about myself, about my writing, and about the power of just being real.
Key takeaways:
- Read, read, read. Immerse yourself in the style you’re trying to learn.
- Don’t be afraid to be messy. Get your raw thoughts down on paper first.
- Edit with a light touch. Don’t over-polish and lose the original feeling.
- Be yourself. Don’t try to be someone else, just let their influence inspire you.
Final Thoughts
Would I do it again? Absolutely. It was a challenging but rewarding experience. It’s a reminder that sometimes the best way to improve your own work is to step outside your comfort zone and try to channel the energy of someone you admire. Just remember to make it your own.
