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writing, like any other type, will last forever but, also like other forms, is no longer restricted
to its original media. Poetry had been adapted to cinemas Beowulf of 2007, graphic novels

are developed for film and novelisations are created for successful TV shows. The audience

is sometimes then shocked into thinking 'that's not what I had in mind at all' or 'oh, so that's
what it was all about'. Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell trilogy (1977, 1993, 2006) has some

cinematic stories told through lyrics. It is unsurprising that the idea of committing the

album to film has recently arisen. It is as shocking as hearing that another King novel is in

production.

'His prolific body of work and commercial success

has led to anything he has penned turning up in

some form on cinema and television screens.'
(Le Blanc and Odell, p39, 2001)

Finally, some final thoughts must be wrought from this discussion. We can see how it is

important to be attentive and aware of the staples of creative writing. Voice, place and

time are important basics in the writing process but in the cases of my influences and, to a
degree, myself, these are almost inherent - things we do without really thinking of them.

The important things in writing any story are plot, character and events. I worry about

sharp dialogue and whether I should explain more or less. I wonder if my work will make
the lasting impression it earns in my head. Concerns over whether I am revealing anything

about myself never enter my head and certainly never why I am writing. I write because I

enjoy it, I want other people to enjoy - I discovered that a long time ago and that is enough

to keep me writing.

'...there was nothing else I was made to do. I was

made to write stories and I love to write stories.

That's why I do it. I really can't imagine doing anything
else and I can't imagine not doing what I do.'

(StephenKing.com)