tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post881318608928824568..comments2024-03-23T01:54:50.542-05:00Comments on J.L. Campbell: Should Writes Bend to Expected Conventions? J.L. Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-57941149494369045442012-10-10T17:41:02.370-05:002012-10-10T17:41:02.370-05:00I guess some people are never satisfied, especiall...I guess some people are never satisfied, especially if they are getting something for nothing. Definitely some food for thought, blessings for the rest of the week. AmandaAmanda Troughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065774506000203979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-79461812686329248752012-10-10T14:21:33.981-05:002012-10-10T14:21:33.981-05:00Sometimes I think people just like to bitch. As a...Sometimes I think people just like to bitch. As an insatiable reader I love it when authors put chapters for their next book in their novels (short or full-length.) If I'm hooked and it's a reasonable price, chances are high I'll snag the next one in the series. :)Mina Burrowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483363743530076604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-78220748201908162172012-10-09T16:54:00.823-05:002012-10-09T16:54:00.823-05:00This is an unanswerable question. I guess it depen...This is an unanswerable question. I guess it depends on what you want to write and if you feel comfortable with that.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-54328622078342363852012-10-09T13:26:25.154-05:002012-10-09T13:26:25.154-05:00Arlee, clarity and simplicity do work best in stor...Arlee, clarity and simplicity do work best in storytelling.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-74614177361856236492012-10-09T12:54:53.959-05:002012-10-09T12:54:53.959-05:00Okay, so you've given me more food for thought...Okay, so you've given me more food for thought... conform in order to please the-powers-that-be or remain true to yourself...michellehttp://writer-in-transit.co.za/f-s-f-exquisite/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-81362818116259190762012-10-09T12:22:42.227-05:002012-10-09T12:22:42.227-05:00What's interesting is that people can tell whe...What's interesting is that people can tell when writers turn to churning out stories that feel generic.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-69578103630259309842012-10-09T12:21:22.062-05:002012-10-09T12:21:22.062-05:00Def. agree with you on being true to myself. You k...Def. agree with you on being true to myself. You know the difference between a story told from the heart and one that's just a potboiler. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-73677869520692675532012-10-09T11:11:15.523-05:002012-10-09T11:11:15.523-05:00I like to do some experimentation to see what work...I like to do some experimentation to see what works. I enjoy authors who do the same so long as they keep things comprehensible and interesting. I don't want to get bogged down when I'm reading something. It's nice to be able to flow with the story and not get confused by what's going on.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-39361418477552969552012-10-09T10:26:42.525-05:002012-10-09T10:26:42.525-05:00So very true! If you're not writing what you l...So very true! If you're not writing what you love, then what ARE you writing? Excellent post!Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-73656722674584199242012-10-09T07:16:11.011-05:002012-10-09T07:16:11.011-05:00You have to be true to yourself. I don't think...You have to be true to yourself. I don't think it's ever a good idea to jump on a fad, because it would probably come across as stilted and by the time you get in front of any editors, that particular "wave" has probably crashed onto the beach!<br /><br />I like the figure 8 idea, though. Sounds like an interesting approach!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-7078156163648631772012-10-09T06:22:14.679-05:002012-10-09T06:22:14.679-05:00You'd be amazed. :D I've even gotten compl...You'd be amazed. :D I've even gotten complaints about the nature of the stories in the book Don't Get Mad...Get Even. If the title isn't a hint, then I'd think the angry woman on the cover would do the rest of the job. :)J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-6829154844151361472012-10-09T06:20:49.027-05:002012-10-09T06:20:49.027-05:00Elise, that's right. Someone will indeed lose ...Elise, that's right. Someone will indeed lose their way through that listing. <br /><br />I understand the concept of putting up work for free. The challenge I have is that the vast majority of hoarders who download free books have no intention of ever buying anything from that author or any other. There are so many book free on Amazon that people can go without buying another one if they so choose. <br /><br />The advantage though, is that people get a taste of our writing style and a clue as to whether we can write from reading the free stuff. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-26665690840808802922012-10-09T06:17:38.773-05:002012-10-09T06:17:38.773-05:00Yolanda, that made me laugh. Hard to tell what wil...Yolanda, that made me laugh. Hard to tell what will last and what won't. :)J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-30851399193404233302012-10-09T06:16:50.391-05:002012-10-09T06:16:50.391-05:00True that, Donna. I enjoy reading stuff that's...True that, Donna. I enjoy reading stuff that's different from everything I've come across before. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-51375707418417683902012-10-09T05:22:45.228-05:002012-10-09T05:22:45.228-05:00I don't care to conform either.
I can't b...I don't care to conform either.<br /><br />I can't believe someone would complain about short stories being short. That person should stick to reading novels. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-43075713275902123752012-10-09T02:45:55.907-05:002012-10-09T02:45:55.907-05:00I can't imagine people having the nerve to com...I can't imagine people having the nerve to complain about a short story being short especially when it didn't cost them a dine. Seems a lot of people who have never tried to write a book, just don't get it. :/ But I do like the idea of listing your other book titles in your book flap. That makes it easier for readers to look up your other works, though you know you'll probably find someone who'll get confused by that too, lol! Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-50174537883459596412012-10-09T00:59:04.473-05:002012-10-09T00:59:04.473-05:00Oh gosh, trying to please anyone is impossible. Th...Oh gosh, trying to please anyone is impossible. The world is changing and at my first conference 4 years ago, I was told the mystery was dead, paranormal on the way out, and vampires overrated. Yeah, they knew what they were talking about!<br /><br />Good post!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-18188313253635498372012-10-08T21:56:18.421-05:002012-10-08T21:56:18.421-05:00Good transitions are essential for that kind of wr...Good transitions are essential for that kind of writing. And as many small publishers and self published authors have proved, formula is overrated.<br /><br />......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-16263712209315855202012-10-08T20:24:29.187-05:002012-10-08T20:24:29.187-05:00Hope it goes well for you. Hope it goes well for you. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-80821398406950866862012-10-08T20:23:42.736-05:002012-10-08T20:23:42.736-05:00For sure, Lynda. It makes sense to ensure we find ...For sure, Lynda. It makes sense to ensure we find the right fit. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-28273246236297185402012-10-08T20:23:03.834-05:002012-10-08T20:23:03.834-05:00Thanks, Mary. Yeah, it does make sense to do it th...Thanks, Mary. Yeah, it does make sense to do it that way. The thing about doing business for yourself is that you're always learning new stuff. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-20090649237692364342012-10-08T19:38:49.021-05:002012-10-08T19:38:49.021-05:00I don't think I can write too closely to formu...I don't think I can write too closely to formula either. Good thing I believe there is a place for every story in the market--I just have to find that place.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-11502349980520715792012-10-08T16:14:02.081-05:002012-10-08T16:14:02.081-05:00I've never tried to write to a formula. But I&...I've never tried to write to a formula. But I've decided to give formula writing a shot with my next story to see what happens. Great post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-46670509596462151392012-10-08T16:10:26.992-05:002012-10-08T16:10:26.992-05:00I hear you on the complaining it's short thing...I hear you on the complaining it's short thing. It's something.<br /><br />I think you're a wonderful writer, Joy. Don't let the sticklers stop you. I agree with you about the excerpts. I'm going to redo my stories, too, to put in a list of books and blurbs instead of excerpts on the stand alones. I'll also add them to the end of my other books that are parts of series. It makes sense from a marketing point of view to update them now and then that way.<br /><br />M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-43681833314406199162012-10-08T15:52:37.099-05:002012-10-08T15:52:37.099-05:00Angela,
I'd love to think my writing is that ...Angela, <br />I'd love to think my writing is that compelling. :D Yeah, gonna stick the excerpts in for the next in the series rather than in the shorts. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.com