tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681522276752048718.post8136155188918551742..comments2024-03-08T05:24:28.285-05:00Comments on Nevets.QST: The Big, Steaming Pile of GenreC. N. Nevetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00375714948653196993noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681522276752048718.post-26967724590371403872010-01-18T20:17:25.368-05:002010-01-18T20:17:25.368-05:00Yep, I'm with you about writing mystery novels...Yep, I'm with you about writing mystery novels. I love reading 'em, but every attempt to write one has ground to a halt. Painfully.<br /><br />And I'm as eclectic in writing as I am in viewing or in reading: whatever captures my fancy will get a fair try. Being willing to try a broad range of genres can only make us better writers.Keanan Brandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12638962927055276969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681522276752048718.post-454059044027166552010-01-18T16:42:38.067-05:002010-01-18T16:42:38.067-05:00Great post. I subscribe to the philosophy that you...Great post. I subscribe to the philosophy that you don't know if you like something until you try it.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681522276752048718.post-21506861018304036012010-01-18T13:37:18.511-05:002010-01-18T13:37:18.511-05:00Great points, Cher and Loren.
Cher, I learned the...Great points, Cher and Loren.<br /><br />Cher, I learned the lesson about rejection letters when I submitted one of my stories to an Australian sci fi rag back in the early 90's. They were giving back editorial comments with every rejection. Three folks had looked at my story. One didn't like it, basically for matters of taste. Another was iffy, but not sold on it, mostly for matters of taste. The third loved it and thought it was an original spin on a couple ideas.<br /><br />After that I realizes that, while my writing might not be perfect, sometimes people just don't like your stories because they just don't like them. And that's not a big deal at all.<br /><br />Loren, the novels are not going anywhere ever as far as I can see and there are a number of stories that are also probably not worth the effort. That said, some of my overhauls are essentially rewrites, keeping nothing but a core store idea and a basic character design.C. N. Nevetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375714948653196993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681522276752048718.post-75805573057796434632010-01-18T12:35:14.928-05:002010-01-18T12:35:14.928-05:00Also, be willing to throw out some of them (ahem) ...Also, be willing to throw out some of them (ahem) steaming pile from time to time. My old stuff has <i>not</i> aged well.Loren Eatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488412683340389286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681522276752048718.post-3703583568518194812010-01-18T10:03:52.395-05:002010-01-18T10:03:52.395-05:00I really like what I've seen so far on your bl...I really like what I've seen so far on your blog. Another thing that might help new writers: rejections are not bad things and sometimes doesn't even reflect your writing ability. Keep trying someone will take interest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com