Focus & Stumble
Stumble
Ever notice how the best photos and the most compelling chapters both start with a pause? I’m thinking about how waiting can actually be the secret ingredient for both our crafts. What’s your take on that?
Focus
Yes, a pause lets the scene settle, the animals breathe, and the words find their rhythm. It’s like giving the camera and the writer a moment to see the quiet before the story unfolds.
Stumble
Exactly—pause is the editor’s quiet sigh. It’s the breathing room where the camera catches the true light and the writer discovers what words really need to say. The magic happens between the clicks, not in the frantic rush.
Focus
I feel the pause like a quiet breath in the forest; it lets the light settle and the story reveal itself.
Stumble
Sounds like you’re already mastering the art of the pause—letting the forest do the talking and the light do the editing. I’d say keep that breath in; it’s the secret seasoning for both camera shots and prose.