Ben Okri's Approach To Writing



"...it is what the story does to you in the taking you somewhere, that the story is about..." Just one of the many wonderful statements his makes.

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  3. Solomonsydelle and Starsew: Thanks for your comments; a clip to watch over and over.

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  4. I must admit when I saw this last week I did not listen because the picture was intense and reminded me of something- someone perhaps. Well I braced myself this week and I am glad I listend to Bens words....I like the way he sums it all up.

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  7. How did I miss this writing post last week? It was a time. I loved what Okri says about a story not being a beginning, a middle and an end but, “an interval in the enchantment of living.” Thanks for sharing.

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  8. What does he say in the end. I could not follow somehow.

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