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Nov 17, 2022 · Dreams are the most organic stories we have. They are the unconscious mind at work, conjuring freely and without intervention. Many a writer has been inspired by their dreams, and there are countless stories that note the parallel between dreaming and storytelling.
Do dreams consolidate memories, regulate our moods, or perhaps reveal something hidden about the dreamer? Here is what some famous thinkers and an expert oneirologist have to say.
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In siphoning dreams for their work, writers and artists are tapping a valuable well. Dream logic and imagery carries an uncanny, allegorical quality that resonates deeply with readers and audiences. And it’s possible that dream recall actually enhances artistic output during waking hours.
Jan 23, 2012 · Awake or asleep, creative writers are dreamers. But what’s the connection between writing and the dreams that come of their own accord at night? And how can a writer tap into this rich source of inspiration and creative energy?
The site's critics' consensus reads: "This late-career anthology by Akira Kurosawa often confirms that Dreams are more interesting to the dreamer than their audience, but the directorial master still delivers opulent visions with a generous dose of heart."
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Here’s a rule of thumb for any type of dream sequence: before you begin writing your dream sequence, ask yourself exactly why you’re including it. If you can’t answer further than, “Because it’ll be awesome,” then the sequence probably isn’t necessary to your story. Three Tips for Writing Killer Dream Sequences
Oct 7, 2022 · By Alice Notley. October 7, 2022. An excerpt from the following first appeared in Lit Hub’s The Craft of Writing newsletter— sign up here. *. I’ve been using dream materials in my poems since I first began writing poetry in the late sixties. I’ve taken words, images, narratives, parts of narratives from my own dreams and repeated them ...
