Comments on: Crafting Resonance: Music and Writing

By: Diana Y. Paul

Diana Y. Paul — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 19:05:02 +0000

I was pulled in by your comparison of music/harmony with writing! I have often used the same metaphor for meditation and harmony, the sounds of one’s life and one’s place in the universe. I was particularly taken by the “sound of a book”, the resonance with both the reader and the writer, probably in different harmonies but all art does that, doesn’t it? Thank you for this imaginative article, Callie. — Diana Y. Paul, novelist, Things Unsaid.

By: Vivian Schilling

Vivian Schilling — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 20:33:39 +0000

Such a beautiful and fascinating piece. I look forward to discovering my own resonant tone–perhaps with the help of my friend who is a harpist. Thank you for sharing this!

By: Callie Bates

Callie Bates — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 02:41:13 +0000

In reply to Hazel Edwards. So glad you enjoyed! Thanks!

By: Callie Bates

Callie Bates — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 02:40:38 +0000

In reply to Louisa. Thank you so much! Yes, that core nugget of emotional truth is so key to making a book work--I have to have that, too. It's sort of the organizing principle of the whole story for me!

By: Louisa

Louisa — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:38:04 +0000

Beautifully written article! I agree especially with the part about the emotional core of a story – this is how I keep myself on track when writing. I have to keep coming back to one feeling or moment that rings true, that resonates inside me. Thank you for sharing your experiences as a writer and musician!

By: Hazel Edwards

Hazel Edwards — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 19:26:47 +0000

Enjoyed this viewpoint on crafting music and words