Friday 4 June 2010

Eavesdropping

I am nosy. If I were being nice, I would say that I am curious, observant or that I pay attention. But really I know it is nosiness that makes me listen in to conversations on the bus or in a cafe. That's why I was so delighted when I read about the Bugged project. They understand that eavedropping is part of being a writer and have organised a creative happening to celebrate.

Between the 1st July and 15th August, they want everyone to try eavesdropping and then create a piece of writing inspired by what they overhear. The Bugged team will feature the best writing on their website and publish an anthology. 

I love the idea that during the project there will be people everywhere listening in to conversations. I will definitely be joining in and maybe someone will overhear something I say and write about it.

Have you ever written anything based on something you have overheard?

8 comments:

  1. I'm so pleased to have clicked through from Kelly Rae Roberts and found this post! I wrote a short screenplay based on something I overheard on a bus! Now I post something I've overheard once a week on my blog. I'll definitely be checking out the Bugged project.

    You have a lovely space here, i'm certain i'll be back.

    Julie :)

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  2. I love this idea! Wasn't the song 'Mrs Jones' insprired by an overheard conversation?

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  3. ABSOLUTELY. I'm a self declared eavesdropping addict. The BEST stories come from those stories overheard or often: seen but not heard...where the dialogue can be filled in...

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  4. Julie - Thanks for visiting. You sound like an experienced eavesdropper. How wonderful! I took a look at your blog. Fantastic. I will be back too!

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  5. Kat - I hadn't heard that about Mrs Jones. I imagine that lots of creative work is inspired by overheard conversations. I like misheard conversations best of all.

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  6. Christina - I agree! I especially like filling in the missing dialogue.

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  7. thanks for popping over, I can 't wait for the new course to start too! Sketchbooks to the ready! :)

    What a fab idea this is you talk about above. I find some overheard conversations surreal and hilarious, it makes me want to write a piece too now!

    Amelia.x

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  8. Amelia - I'm really looking forward to the course too! I am gathering my materials.

    Yes, you can get some brilliant ideas for writing from overheard conversations. I have been jotting bits and pieces down in my notebook this week.

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