tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332629404764741341.post663313787435485076..comments2023-11-05T03:11:47.582-06:00Comments on Hair Dye & Samurai: Blog Chain Post: Inspiration Vs. Market TrendsCole Gibsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08384758019054580574noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332629404764741341.post-86376818278406568102010-04-14T11:33:14.209-05:002010-04-14T11:33:14.209-05:00I'm the same way. If I'm not totally in lo...I'm the same way. If I'm not totally in love with my story, I'll never follow through. Great post! :)Abby Annishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05543937393055900844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332629404764741341.post-31616475296628051042010-04-11T18:16:06.561-05:002010-04-11T18:16:06.561-05:00Great post! I think if you don't write for you...Great post! I think if you don't write for yourself, then your book won't come out that well. :DB.J. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10767654810069240472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332629404764741341.post-89389979946415696072010-04-07T15:31:06.806-05:002010-04-07T15:31:06.806-05:00Yes, I have to be excited by an idea to make it ha...Yes, I have to be excited by an idea to make it happen. When you think of how long a book is and the time it takes to write I don't know how anyone could write something if their heart wasn't really in it.Kate Karyus Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581176126578915929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332629404764741341.post-73973245166122044982010-04-06T12:13:33.210-05:002010-04-06T12:13:33.210-05:00I hadn't thought about that. I do have a short...I hadn't thought about that. I do have a short attention span, so if something doesn't capture my interest from the get to, I'm done. Good luck with your move and try not to stress too much.Robin Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07765229264945106765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332629404764741341.post-10300087804374868032010-04-05T22:40:55.144-05:002010-04-05T22:40:55.144-05:00I absolutely agree 100%. And I totally think you c...I absolutely agree 100%. And I totally think you could take on any ninjas hiding around the corners.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17008393380426608631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332629404764741341.post-80041085519166285062010-04-05T16:46:13.801-05:002010-04-05T16:46:13.801-05:00I think I started out writing for myself. But now ...I think I started out writing for myself. But now I want to write what will sell. I'm hoping those roads can cross and I'll be able to do both. <br /><br />Good luck with your move and all. :)Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332629404764741341.post-2750153574702903302010-04-05T16:13:24.911-05:002010-04-05T16:13:24.911-05:00Good topic, Cole!
Completely agree with everyone ...Good topic, Cole!<br /><br />Completely agree with everyone else. I'd also add that writing "for the market" can entail writing in a style/genre that doesn't come as naturally. The problem with this is that you have to do tons more research, preparation, and editing to be sure you get it just right. The alternative is a book that may feel awkward or heavy-handed, as if the author hasn't read much in that genre. <br /><br />Thankfully, it seems we all write whatever the heck we want, which is an infinitely better way to go, and likely to be a whole lot more satisfying in the long run. Then we just have to wait for the market to catch up to us!<br /><br />Great post, and can't wait to hear your news. AntonyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332629404764741341.post-87298237766178936832010-04-05T12:29:42.317-05:002010-04-05T12:29:42.317-05:00Good point--interest in a project is key!! ;)Good point--interest in a project is key!! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332629404764741341.post-70434796558991855372010-04-05T12:24:56.066-05:002010-04-05T12:24:56.066-05:00I get where you're coming from about staying i...I get where you're coming from about staying interested. I, too, have an extremely short attention span, and ... <br /><br />Sorry, I got distracted.<br /><br />I can't wait to hear your good news. :-)Kathryn Hupp-Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03776391661543060879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332629404764741341.post-5436008480465448322010-04-05T11:08:16.056-05:002010-04-05T11:08:16.056-05:00Fabulous post, and may I just say again - SQUEEE!!...Fabulous post, and may I just say again - SQUEEE!!!! :DMichelle McLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08730366330276974943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332629404764741341.post-63017920035526561332010-04-05T10:39:48.413-05:002010-04-05T10:39:48.413-05:00Nice job, Cole. I am so like you in this way. I ...Nice job, Cole. I am so like you in this way. I have such a short attention span it's crazy. I have been known to struggle through a book I didn't like though, because I hate putting them down. I don't know why, I guess I figure I should read through the whole thing just to see if it gets better.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823808700523297184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332629404764741341.post-86166159007805252222010-04-05T09:06:32.360-05:002010-04-05T09:06:32.360-05:00Yes, the story has to have that interesting hook f...Yes, the story has to have that interesting hook for the writer to even start it before they can even think about the reader's interest. Great post!Michelle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10117937124348728578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332629404764741341.post-16078206411956130762010-04-05T08:22:18.305-05:002010-04-05T08:22:18.305-05:00I agree - if it doesn't grab you in the beginn...I agree - if it doesn't grab you in the beginning, how will you ever get it done!Christine Fonsecahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986034666903054819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332629404764741341.post-33713649558855432782010-04-05T07:44:49.757-05:002010-04-05T07:44:49.757-05:00That's such a great point. I'm like you (...That's such a great point. I'm like you (just ask Chris!). If I'm not so fired up about an idea that I can't stop thinking about it, I'll get bored after a couple of chapters and put it aside. <br /><br />Hope the moves goes well :)Shaun Hutchinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480241164653893038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332629404764741341.post-45157764551246347092010-04-05T06:08:09.003-05:002010-04-05T06:08:09.003-05:00What did writers do before the Internet when they ...What did writers do before the Internet when they were forced to work in solitude? <br /><br />Anyway, I'm like you; if I don't care about the story, then it fizzles out before I can put it to paper.Sandra Ulbrich Almazanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365908651235829765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332629404764741341.post-21990681942892255262010-04-04T23:13:23.034-05:002010-04-04T23:13:23.034-05:00Great post Cole! I also have the attention span of...Great post Cole! I also have the attention span of a toddler and am easily distracted, which also makes me a very impatient person! ;)<br /><br />I have to agree that if you're not writing about something you feel passion for, it's going to show through in the writing. Your voice only shines when you love what you're creating!Amanda Bonillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05983960181205765184noreply@blogger.com