Use Loneliness
In this section, Goldberg is talking about using writing as a way to feel less lonely. Everyone gets lonely at times, but he says if you write that down, it's a way of sharing your story to feel less lonely. Someone out there will want to read it and be able to relate to it. And even if no one does, then you have been able to get some things off your chest.
Blue Lipstick and a Cigarette Hanging out your Mouth
In this section, Goldberg talks about ways to get inspiration to make your work less boring. He says you have to put yourself in someone elses shoes to to get inspiration from another world. Goldberg says he's not a smoker but when he writes he hangs a cigarette out of his mouth to feel like he's someone else.
Going Home
Goldberg says it's important to go home when writing, even if just for a little bit. Going home is a way to "complete the circle." good writing has a little bit of "you" in it, and what better place to feel most like "you" than at home? Going home also may help you to not hold anything back. At home you will feel more comfortable so you are more likely to spill your guts.
Of these three techniques, i think the one about putting yourself in someone elses shoes would work best for me. For me to write, i need good inspiration. Playing dress up or something could help me feel like i am actually there and help to get more in character.
Goldberg also talks about how writing takes time and how you should put down your writing and pick it up later. I think this is a good idea. When I sit down and write and try to come up with something good, it never happens. The only times I ever come up with something good to write about is when I'm not thinking about writing, but doing something completely random.
