Fear of the blank page
// March 31st, 2010 // Fun, Writing
I suppose I suffer from fear of the blank page as often as any other writer — that is to say, often. I feel it all the time, unless I’m writing in anger or I’m drunk, neither of which happens often enough that I could count on it to earn a living as a writer.
In this animated short, George Metaxas confronts the demon of the blank sheet of paper and comes off second-best. It’s an amazing animation, constructed entirely of paper, cardboard and blu-tack, and it took over his bedroom for the four months it took him to complete it. What a creative way to avoid writing for almost half a year! Congratulations to you, George.
You can read a brief interview with George here. Otherwise, enjoy this short film. I know I will be — I have a blank sheet of paper and a deadline to avoid!
the Blank Page from George Metaxas on Vimeo.
