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Brian W. Matthews talks Monty Python and Writing Fiction

Most people wouldn't think to discuss writing by comparing it to a Monty Python sketch. But today's guest blogger, Brian W. Matthews, not only does just that, he does it in a way that mirrors what he achieves in his latest book, The Conveyance: by using the idea of taking something ordinary and turning it upside down in order to surprise the reader. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have you ever seen the Monty Python skit, the Ministry of Silly Walks? It’s one of their most famous, near the top of a long list of hilarious British comedy routines. If you haven’t, take a moment to do the Google and watch it. Don’t worry, I’ll wait for you. Done? Great. We can move on. I learned one thing from this brilliant skit—writing well is much like walking badly. Sounds confusing, I know, but bear with me. When you walk, hundreds of muscles and a handful of sensory systems work cooperatively an