From: Jacob Solomon Weinstein <jweinste@scf-fs.usc.edu>
Newsgroups: alt.humor.best-of-usenet
Subject: [misc.writing.screenplays] Writers tip #38
Date: 13 Nov 1997 11:33:23 +0100

Subject: Writers tip #38 
From: ezwriter@netcom.com (kEN Colburn)
Newsgroups: misc.writing.screenplays

WRITERS TIP #38
  I read in a science mag that when you're upside down, you get  
something like 38% more blood flow to your brain. So...if you're
stuck for ideas or storystuck, get a notepad and write standing on
your head against a wall. This really works, trust me. (BTW, just
a quick Life tip: If anybody BESIDES me says "trust me!", don't.) 
     I have one monitor bolted upside-down in a frame holding a
keyboard mounted to 2X4's for this purpose. Keep the monitor off
the floor because it will need the vents clear to ventilate because
that's what vents do. Use a pillow for your head. (Note: If
married, insert NOT THE GOOD PILLOWS! here) You may need elastic
straps from your arms to your beltloops to avoid Carpal Tunnel
Reversal Syndrome. Try it, you'll thank me for it later. You
probably should not use this setup while new neighbors or your
kid's teacher are visiting. OTOH, the world could use a little slap
of creative eccentricity, so go for it. An uncle of mine made a car
that ran on eccentricity but i'll save that for another post.
ez out