BEDBUGS- AN EXPLANATION OF THE PROCESS

Bedbugs is an experiment in inspiration and occasionally directed stream-of-consciousness.

Seven groups of words or phrases are compiled and spoken into a recorder, with random lengths of time placed between them.

For the new Bedbugs entry each week, I begin automatic writing the moment the playback is switched on, in whatever direction I'm moved to go in.

When the first and subsequent phrases are mentioned, I must write them; and then branch off from there. The experiment concludes with the seventh and final phrase.

Then seven new word groups/phrases are recorded at the piece's end, to be used the following week. For new readers of entries, look for the seven to be in italics, or different colors.

Bedbugs will appear every Thursday night/Friday with links to this explanation and previous installments.

Come join me and see what bubbles up.

Adam