The Warmth
*Wow, I'm adding a disclaimer at the top of this - if it's jumbled, sorry! In the handful of sentences I've already written below I've had to correct some major words - I mean ones that didn't even belong remotely. My allergies have struck big time and I am also not feeling well in other ways. Medicine doesn't sit well with me, so bring on the loopy ;) And expect nothing witty, possibly not even coherent. But, I'll give you some music at the end to make up for it. Also, I will probably not be around much this week. Spring Break means me and the kiddos will be out and about.
Nathan Brandsford's blog from yesterday really hit home for me. Not because I didn't already know it, but because that's vaguely along the lines of something I've been thinking about lately.
A lot of the recent (some not so recent) bestsellers really get knocked around for their writing. And, by other published authors (which I think is horrible, because they should be backing one another - but that's the nature of people these days :( Okay that's another post and I'm losing my footing...) I won't name names, but I'm sure most of you know the authors I refer to. The gist of what's said is that their writing is not great, doesn't follow the rules (aren't those pesky things made to be broken?), and generally they suck at it.
Okay then. Tell me how they got an agent (and yes, I'm aware one in particular got scooped out of a publishing house slush pile)? How did that agent sell such a crappy piece to a publisher? And, what - movie rights you say?
Here's the thing (I think I'm making a point, but my mind is really wandering here!): It seems to be that the general public wants to read something that's not only entertaining, but easy, quick. Maybe it goes along with the Fast Food Generation (you can Have It Your Way almost anywhere these days). People are busy, they work longer hours, have families, etc., but they still want to read. This is a GOOD thing for all of us struggling writers. We want people to read.
And, if they want quick and easy, who am I to argue. They can read mine. Cause that's how I roll, er, write.
So, if you had to forgo reading the mess above, here's the music I promised.
This one goes along with the previous post about entitlement and DIY. Love this band. Love them.
Of course, I can't forget about the title to my post. And what everyone should remember to experience...
Nathan Brandsford's blog from yesterday really hit home for me. Not because I didn't already know it, but because that's vaguely along the lines of something I've been thinking about lately.
A lot of the recent (some not so recent) bestsellers really get knocked around for their writing. And, by other published authors (which I think is horrible, because they should be backing one another - but that's the nature of people these days :( Okay that's another post and I'm losing my footing...) I won't name names, but I'm sure most of you know the authors I refer to. The gist of what's said is that their writing is not great, doesn't follow the rules (aren't those pesky things made to be broken?), and generally they suck at it.
Okay then. Tell me how they got an agent (and yes, I'm aware one in particular got scooped out of a publishing house slush pile)? How did that agent sell such a crappy piece to a publisher? And, what - movie rights you say?
Here's the thing (I think I'm making a point, but my mind is really wandering here!): It seems to be that the general public wants to read something that's not only entertaining, but easy, quick. Maybe it goes along with the Fast Food Generation (you can Have It Your Way almost anywhere these days). People are busy, they work longer hours, have families, etc., but they still want to read. This is a GOOD thing for all of us struggling writers. We want people to read.
And, if they want quick and easy, who am I to argue. They can read mine. Cause that's how I roll, er, write.
So, if you had to forgo reading the mess above, here's the music I promised.
This one goes along with the previous post about entitlement and DIY. Love this band. Love them.
Of course, I can't forget about the title to my post. And what everyone should remember to experience...
Comments
I've actually been allergy free for a few years now. I have no idea why...
By the way Good Morning Tara! Sorry about your stuffy nose and watery eyes. It will be over soon. :)
But, it is funny about said book because I get harrassed about my "writerly" ways which isn't follwoing the rules. Seems to me that more people get published who don't follow the "Rules." Or at least those books end up becoming popular.
It's so easy for people to talk down on popular books. The thing is, writing is difficult however you do it. Unless you're a celeb with a ghostwriter, there's no easy way as far as I'm concerned.
I'm sorry you're not feeling well. I hope this passes quickly for you.
Like, everything that's already in the public domain. :-)
Sorry you're not feeling well. Things are blooming here too, and I can already feel myself swelling up.
I don't know. I have reader opinions and I have writer opinions, but I figure nobody really cares about what I have to say so I just skip it all.
Too much drama otherwise, and I have all the drama I can handle right now.
Happy Spring break/Easter.
Love,
Lola
Selling is all about timing and filling a niche/need :)
Ugh. I'm sick too. Hopefully it passes for both of us soon!
I totally agree with you on this post. Can't we all just get along and be happy that people are reading?
But isn't cold medicine fun :)
Oh, yes, people just love to bash other people. There is some tripe out there, but it's out there. If you don't like it, don't read it. You don't have to bash the author and the people who read the author.
I had a point, but I don't seem to be that coherent. And I'm not even on any cold medicine.
People should read what they want to read and write what they want to write because everyone has their own opinions and likes. If we all read the same thing and wrote the same way, things would be so DULL!! Live and let live!
Writers these days can be insecure and spiteful. In fact, there's always been an element of this, stemming from competition and their own sense of inadequacy.
Everyone has feelings that they're not good enough and to cover it up some people attack someone else's work. It's sad but understandable which is why I never bother listening to stuff like that. I just read what I want to read and ignore the background noise.
Regarding you're point about people wanting to read what's easy, I think it's true to a certain point. I also think there are people out there who are looking for more and want to read something that makes them think. I write for those people.
Jai