Day 2
Today in the writing industry there are far too many novels that make me feel like I’m reading a television script. I can usually tell what’s coming on the first page in the first few paragraphs. I definitely fit the better-catch-my-interest-fast category of readers for this type of novel.
First person, you see, is not my favorite style to read or write. Even if it's well done, I don’t have the patience for the style and it bores me to tears. I'm sure that I could write a first person complete novel draft in a few days because it’s just ‘yakkity-yak’ put down on paper. The “I this and I that” is a real turn-off, the Mr. Yuck of style.
But that’s my opinion. What’s yours?
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
On Reading & Writing-What Do You Enjoy?
Day 1
You can't please everyone.
It's not an under or overstatement but means exactly what the words imply. I currently have 2 reviews on my novel, Heart in the HIGHLANDS, on Amazon and completely understand both comments. We’re all entitled to our opinions, and this blog is about not only my opinion, but yours.
One review of my book is highly favorable and the other is middle-of-the-road.The reason? It’s all about things people like and dislike. Personally I enjoy various genres and writing styles, and the written word is more comfortable to me than the spoken word. For my tastes, most people talk too much and say very little worth hearing in the process.
So while conversation is part of being human and even necessary, it’s not my favorite pastime. I’d much rather curl up with a good book and lose myself in a make-believe world filled with adventure, romance, and paragraph upon paragraph of descriptive elements that tell a tale and paint a picture I’ll never forget.
I want to read about the stunning countryside or the exquisite pearl buttons on the bodice of a Regency evening gown. You get the picture.
So the first thing that I particularly enjoy are descriptive elements in stories. This can make a book long, even boring, if you’re not a genuine fan of the written word.
You can't please everyone.
It's not an under or overstatement but means exactly what the words imply. I currently have 2 reviews on my novel, Heart in the HIGHLANDS, on Amazon and completely understand both comments. We’re all entitled to our opinions, and this blog is about not only my opinion, but yours.
One review of my book is highly favorable and the other is middle-of-the-road.The reason? It’s all about things people like and dislike. Personally I enjoy various genres and writing styles, and the written word is more comfortable to me than the spoken word. For my tastes, most people talk too much and say very little worth hearing in the process.
So while conversation is part of being human and even necessary, it’s not my favorite pastime. I’d much rather curl up with a good book and lose myself in a make-believe world filled with adventure, romance, and paragraph upon paragraph of descriptive elements that tell a tale and paint a picture I’ll never forget.
I want to read about the stunning countryside or the exquisite pearl buttons on the bodice of a Regency evening gown. You get the picture.
So the first thing that I particularly enjoy are descriptive elements in stories. This can make a book long, even boring, if you’re not a genuine fan of the written word.
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