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Aaahh, the irony . . .

 

Sometimes the writing biz mystifies me. Truly. The advice surfaces from one author and is parroted by many. An editor states an opinion of how a manuscript is made better doing such and such, and that becomes the only way to write a story, to put words together, to produce a well-written novel. Over and over again. Blogs, editor sites, agent commentary. Cacophony. Caca.

 

The irony comes from the same song of instruction while looking for “fresh” voices, unique styles. The irony continues when the literature that leaves the publisher proves to be mediocre. The irony plods on when instructors contradict each other’s instructions. And even more irony when those who produce this questionable fiction become authorities on how to write.

 

Sometimes it’s fascinating. Other times it’s nauseating. A little less irony . . . please.

 

Lord, you made us all unique even with our common bonds and threads. Thank you, God, that your imagination never stagnates and that you take pleasure in leading your people to accomplish what you ordained for each of them. Glory to God. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

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  1. Brenda Avatar
    Brenda

    There will be irony as long as we live and breathe. LOL!
    On a different topic, does it seem to you that to some degree, industry blogs are waning? Such as Barbara Scott’s departure, someone said Chip McGregor d/c’d his, etc. And sometimes, I get the sense that industry folks are running out of things to say–to find fresh content themselves. In a sense, I think as frustrating as it is for writers who hear things like “give me the same, only different” it’s equally frustrating for editors and agents too.

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  2. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    Let’s face it, Brenda. After years of blogging, there’s only so much left to say. I know I struggle and get repetitive. Chip’s reasoning for leaving the blogosphere seemed in line with other changes in his life as he described them. And he left a rich archive there. Barbara’s health issues dictated her departure. So neither of them “needed” any more exposure.
    But I agree: the industry folks could well be running out of things to say since many of them stick to the same publishing mantras.
    I think some of them decide they must after all wean the four year old child at some point. It gets boring nursing the same questions when the archives of their blogs hold all the info. That “nothing new under the sun” thing catches up to everyone.
    And some authors only started a blog because they were urged to do so by publicists or marketing people. They rarely post after their initial surge. Their sites are woefully behind and rarely attended to although some keep up on Twitter or Facebook.
    I imagine there’s a lot of frustration at all levels in the industry right now. And rightfully so.

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