About Makers of Memory

Post 1137:

Is it more important to create stories that are entirely memorable or is it better and more attainable to write amazing scenes that stay with the reader/viewer?

Ideally, I get it, we want to do both. Make something awesome filled with little awesome parts that all add up and fit together snug and tight for maximum awesomeness.

This is hard to do, though a worthy endeavor.

This is actually more complicated than it seems, at least for me. Because with all the shows and movies and books I’ve consumed over the years, there’s no way I can remember everything. What was the antagonist’s motivation in that book I read ten years ago and what was the real reason for his tattered soul and dark turn of mind? No frigging idea. But I do remember how he lit that building on fire using a stolen army surplus flame thrower. That stuck with me, because it was quirky and strange and who the hell sells flame throwers?

I try to make memorable characters and memorable plots, but every so often I stop and just look to see how long it’s been since something has happened with enough force or power or comedy to leave a mark. Yes, it’s about keeping people’s attention in the moment, but it’s way cooler if the moment can be made to last. Think about it if you can remember to. Cheers and see you after.