tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post115364961389609190..comments2023-07-03T08:50:54.449-04:00Comments on Reading, Writing, & Stuff That Makes Me Crazy: Duh...Marianne Arkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00934613403368823760noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-1153684709250576252006-07-23T15:58:00.000-04:002006-07-23T15:58:00.000-04:00As I've said elsewhere, I'm writing for my own amu...As I've said elsewhere, I'm writing for my own amusement. When/if it becomes something I can sell, all the better! But if <I><B>I'm</B></I> not amused it won't get written.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-1153678974840854232006-07-23T14:22:00.000-04:002006-07-23T14:22:00.000-04:00I absolutely agree you should keep the story to yo...I absolutely agree you should keep the story to yourself. Protect the work. Protect your love for the work. I can't tell you how many stories I've written that stalled because I announced them to the world and people made me question myself. But when I write for ME, that's when my stuff is successful.MJFredrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06881706931355203700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-1153669895857709082006-07-23T11:51:00.000-04:002006-07-23T11:51:00.000-04:00Dear Maria,It is never a good thing to be tossed a...Dear Maria,<BR/><BR/>It is never a good thing to be tossed and turvied. (Yes, I make up my own words.)<BR/><BR/>Do what you must. What writer worth her salt can't respect whatever decision you make? <BR/><BR/>I'd miss your posts, but because I'm selfish, as long as you offer feedback, it will be okay. :-)<BR/><BR/>Writing for the business of it? Being able to sustain a livable income from writing is a dream I haven't even prayed for--that's how far it is in the distance in my mind. In the meantime, I write stories I would like to read.<BR/><BR/>But, of course, a marketable product presented to the right agent or editor...what can be wrong with that if it's the story you wanted to write, with minor alterations, from the git go?<BR/><BR/>There can't be a right or a wrong way--just what works best for you.<BR/>If you believe that, maybe you can find serenity in your choice.<BR/><BR/>Hope so.<BR/><BR/>(It's okay to value another person's opinion and perspective, but reserve the right to totally disregard it because he/she is NOT in your head and CANNOT tell your story. Writing by committee doesn't work.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-1153664508076685602006-07-23T10:21:00.000-04:002006-07-23T10:21:00.000-04:00I started to comment, then realized I had my own b...I started to comment, then realized I had my own blog entry on my hands. I figured the comment thread could do without my 500-word or so opus on this.Charity Tahmasebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14208740898666710699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-1153658240078132932006-07-23T08:37:00.000-04:002006-07-23T08:37:00.000-04:00I've come to the same conclusion. I have to write...I've come to the same conclusion. I have to write for myself. If others like it (ie publishers) then thats awesome. I have a wip that I know would never fly with the likes of Harlequin. My heroine is in a mentally and physically abusive marriage and she's got very little confidence in herself. She is also in love with the hero and vice versa. They consumate their relationship while hubby is out of town. And there's a scene where hubby beats the *bleep* out of her and she returns it in kind (heck of a scene to write). Yeh, Harlequin won't be bustin down my door for that one. But I don't care. It fit. Maybe it will never get published because of it.<BR/><BR/>I belong to a crit group but I don't post there until I have a complete manuscript where I'm fairly happy with my editing. The crits are basically finishing touches, looking for the things I missed.<BR/><BR/>So, that being said, I have to get back to transforming my novella into a full length.<BR/><BR/>lhjxwsl-little horses jump x's with soaring leapsCeri Heberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584297798290334430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-1153653926647852122006-07-23T07:25:00.000-04:002006-07-23T07:25:00.000-04:00Don't worry... I'm not here to hit you. :-) RE: ...Don't worry... I'm not here to hit you. :-) <BR/><BR/>RE: "I'm torn between writing for the love of it and writing for the business of it. I've sworn I don't want to compromise when (WHEN!) I'm published, that I want to pub with a print publisher. But as I think about things, I wonder if trying to conform to their specific requirements may hinder my ability to write what I want to write."<BR/><BR/>My .02 worth -- write for the enjoyment and love of the craft. You are a talented writer and your enthusiasm, characters and what you write will carry you a long way. The first step is to, as you said, FINISH. At that point, and when the manuscript is as good as you think you can make it, then try to find a home for it. As far as writing towards a particular market... I don't think you should. I was trying to do that with Fiona and it's just not that story. I will probably keep some of the elements that I included because of that market, but first I want to write the best darned story I can write. <BR/><BR/>For what it's worth... that's my babbling for this morning. Now, off to Green Sister to see who I might kill off.... ;-)Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15335026948607722749noreply@blogger.com