tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9037725704964520958.post3351444483962734276..comments2013-07-22T20:38:56.568-07:00Comments on Divining the Words: Writers CureAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07136805070210403422noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9037725704964520958.post-52307989872464803552009-09-09T09:36:45.554-07:002009-09-09T09:36:45.554-07:00Good post.
You're not as much of an odd duck...Good post. <br /><br />You're not as much of an odd duck as you think you are, babe. And while I agree that generally you need to know who you're writing for, I firm believer that audiences find books. As long as you write a great story that's fresh and new someone will read it. <br />As you've told me on numerous occasions, if my book ever ends up on shelves, it will be in the teen section, but that doesn't mean only teens will read it. With my luck, I'll have a following of creepy middle-aged men...S.F. Robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09056426322807620704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9037725704964520958.post-15324350375908777552009-09-09T02:25:38.850-07:002009-09-09T02:25:38.850-07:00I've never been to a comic con either and I th...I've never been to a comic con either and I think I've read a little over a dozen books in my lifetime, most of that a decade ago. I can sketch...but not very well. I often feel out of place in this scene as well simply due to my lack of skill (you totally beat me with the garage building skill...as well as the great blogging and attaining writing partners/friends skill. I'm making this sound like a roleplaying character sheet. How geeky of me lol).<br /><br />There's probably a whole population of oddballs out there. The problem with oddballs is that we tend to think we're the only ones out there.<br /><br />What are your stories like, btw? I've been curious for a while now.Amber J. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08022993487192258220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9037725704964520958.post-38843848398059060282009-09-08T21:53:45.954-07:002009-09-08T21:53:45.954-07:00I'll be mindful to steer clear of that then. ;...I'll be mindful to steer clear of that then. ;)<br /><br />I guess that my biggest problem is that I don't see myself as a part of any crowd. I'm in some strange subset. A guy who writes and chops wood, who can sketch and build a garage. I love comics but have never been to comic con. I read but not often enough. I think that for most writers just writing for themselves is well enough, I just worry when I do it because I know that I'm an odd duck. Then again, maybe I'm not as odd as I think. <br /><br />Or maybe it's just that there are more oddballs out there than I think. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07136805070210403422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9037725704964520958.post-29754889387706423422009-09-08T19:16:29.640-07:002009-09-08T19:16:29.640-07:00I don't mind the Twilight jokes, but Harry Pot...I don't mind the Twilight jokes, but Harry Potter may spark the protectiveness in me ;) <br /><br />I've tried to picture my audience, but it always comes down to someone like me. Someone who likes fantasy stories, role playing games, and most likely anime/manga. Between the ages 13-23 probably and an appeal to both sexes...more to guys though.<br /><br />But what am I trying to cure?<br /><br />Hmmm... The lack of well-written, strong female leads in fantasy in the world? Nah, that lack is already becoming less and less. I think I'm offering hope in my stories. Hope that when all goes dark and everything looks bleak, it'll all turn out alright in the end. Does that work?<br /><br />Oh, also I'm also reading Finding Your Voice! I'm halfway through it and really like it. Totally useful information! I hope you find it helpful too.Amber J. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08022993487192258220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9037725704964520958.post-54814599031274959802009-09-08T18:29:00.188-07:002009-09-08T18:29:00.188-07:00What? Me? A dig at Twilight? Noooooo. Surely not. ...What? Me? A dig at Twilight? Noooooo. Surely not. <br /><br />I'd also say that I enjoy commiserating with you through your blog. That post about Brighthouse sorta put you in the role of hero in my own battles with corporate idiocy, finance charges, hook up fees, and "we screwed up but are going to blame you because it makes us more money" sort of bull. I still think you should reenact the return of your gear to the offices and take a picture for that post. Just grab some random stuff and bring it to them. It'll be great.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07136805070210403422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9037725704964520958.post-35046650442121807712009-09-08T17:56:20.647-07:002009-09-08T17:56:20.647-07:00okay, first if I can just calm down the giant smil...okay, first if I can just calm down the giant smile at what I perceived as a dig at "Twilight" (thank Jeebus), this made me think and question myself a little. In my blog writing, I don't really have any target audience. I guess I'm just trying to cure people (and myself) of boredom. But in my other writings, my cure is for loneliness. One of the reasons that I'm addicted to Joss Whedon's work (read..."huge buffy geek"), is that he writes characters with such depth and that are unique but also have a general "that could be me" quality that makes you feel less alone, somehow. You start envisioning theses characters as real people that you could be friends with and you invite them into your heart and television (or just mind, for stories rather than screenplays) and it cures you of that alone feeling. I try to recreate that in my own "jesi" way.Razorblade Brainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02272903147806689315noreply@blogger.com