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A closer analogy imho is with lawyers. Writing doesn't necessarily involve logical thinking of the type programming involves, and it doesn't seem to involve "h
by psranga 18y ago
A closer analogy imho is with lawyers.
Writing doesn't necessarily involve logical thinking of the type programming involves, and it doesn't seem to involve "hacking" (in the best sense of the term), and it doesn't involve working withing constraints in a pre-existing system.
- mechanical_fish 18y agoit doesn't involve working around constraints in a pre-existing system You need to read some books or sites on screenwriting. I can't paste a link (iPhone) but try googling "elliott rossio wordplayer". Also: the writing of serials, such as sequels. Google "stross martin the art of being late" for Charlie Stross's explanation of the pain involved. You want to see constraints? Those folks have constraints!
- niels_olson 18y agoContributing specific information for a different domain easily makes this the best comment in the thread. It should go to the top. http://google.com/search?q=elliot+rossio+wordplayer http://google.com/search?q=elliot+rossio+wordplayer http://google.com/search?q=stross+martin+the+art+of+being+late http://google.com/search?q=stross+martin+the+art+of+being+la...
- ableal 18y agoYeah, but: 1) the logic must work; 2) the text must scan. Exercise: rewrite a law in iambic pentameter, add tests.