I was listening to Alan Moore saying "Don't rest on your laurels, formulas or devices" and i'm curious who this best applies to.
Alan mentioned "The tactic that i have foud most useful is to immediately drop a device as soon as you become aware you are using it. As soon as you think "Oh that's something i've done in my last two or three stories. Maybe i should drop that device". This will mean that you will have to go to all of the trouble of coming up with new devices for every story".
I find this to be excellent wisdom but am fascinated to see how many of the greats have done it.
by leon385