BOOKS
Ever since I was little, writing books has been my dream. I started many but finished few. And those few never saw the (publishing) light of day. I usually gave up after around 40 pages and I can barely look at my old work anymore. I might upload something from my teenage years one day, just to give you an idea. Or not.
Then I tried to get a poem collection published for a while. The idea was to combine my writing with pictures from as many different contributors as possible … but that didn’t really work out either. So no books yet. Sorry.
Song adaptations
Translating songs into a different language (in my case either German or English) is quite a challenge. But it is great fun too! Finding the right words and rhymes to make it sound good while still preserving the meaning and feel of the original song – in a way it’s like a puzzle. I like it.
I’ve been interested in this field of work for several years now, and I’ve managed to create a few good translations (or rather adaptations). Here’s a selection:
If you want me to write an adaptation of your own work or your favorite song, feel free to contact me!
Subtitles
Subtitling is an area that I haven’t really found the time to get into yet. I’ve written the official German subtitles for some of Chris Thompson’s (supricky06) videos on YouTube a couple of years ago. I’ve also written several German subtitles for Shane Dawson’s old clips, but he never put them online. Too bad!
Other than that, there’s nothing much I could mention in this section. I think audio description might be a really fascinating field of work. Would be fun to try that someday.
If you want me to write your subtitles, feel free to contact me.
Poems
Over the last decade or so, I’ve posted countless short poems on Facebook and/or Twitter whenever I felt like writing. Poetry is what got me most of my Facebook fans. It’s more or less become my main creative focus for a couple of years. Here is an extensive collection of my favorite poems. Reading through all of them might take a while.
I don't believe in sin
I do believe in sinners
And that the state we're in
Was brought about by winners
That those who own the most
Are those who least deserve it
And I would let them boast
If only they were worth it
I don't need the rush of the raw unexpected
I want to feel wanted, feel held and protected
My life's not a party, though equally straining
I need something tangible, not entertaining
A hand in my hair and warm breath falling on me
Though I don't feel much, about this I feel strongly
They're killing our future fast
They've done it since before my birth
For no good thing can ever last
If they don't recognize its worth
And while we've all been taught the signs
Of how catastrophe begins
They label our screams as whines
And our wake-up calls as sins
It's not that I don't like it rough
But I prefer things gentle
Sure, call me sentimental
I'm just too tired for this stuff
I tried a lot when I was young
These days I trust the process
With age come gains and losses
And stamina of lips and tongue
Not the greatest day
But it's over soon
I can't get away
But I slept till noon
Nothing here gets done
I don't deal with it
Whether chores or fun
I ain't starting shit
