03-22-2008, 07:39 PM
I'm an aspiring writer, and I've been fueled, just like you seem to be, by the shame put to the genre thanks to horrid writers. I write supernatural romances... tragic romances, for the most part, though a certain character of mine simply won't let me go through with my intended ending. He says I've made him suffer through enough, and that come hell or high water, he'll have the ending HE wants (Yes, i keep 'one on one' relationships with some of my characters, as weird as that may sound)
Regardless, if you feel lie writing, go for it. Odds are, if you're interested in writing about a certain topic, people will be interested in reading about it. As for critisicm, it's inevitable. You will never be able to please anyone. People are bound to love your story, others will despise it. I personally want to publish a book, but through self-publishing. I'm too shy when it comes to my writing, so a couple copies for friends and family, and whoever is interested, would be available. And through self-publishing, I feel I can have a story that is 100% the way I intend it to be, without pesky editors telling you you should do this, or that. If you want to read Epigraph, then you'll get 100% Epigraph. When I pick up a book, I pick it up for the writer's prose, their style. You need someone to proofread, yes, and give your their opinion, but unless it's constructive, and you can use it, you can dismiss the rest.
Now in th 21st century, and the availability of podcasts, blogs, journals, and what not, it's easier to get out your thoughts out into the world. Post your writing in places where people can comment on it, and give your their opinion. Publishers now a days publish only what they think will sell. It's all about marketing. I've had a hard time finding good Vampire books that aren't aimed at 14 year olds. The Vampire genre is a dreadful, decadent thing, and because of all the trash being published out there, I'm determined to write the books and stories that I've looked for in earnest, but have failed to find.
Regardless, if you feel lie writing, go for it. Odds are, if you're interested in writing about a certain topic, people will be interested in reading about it. As for critisicm, it's inevitable. You will never be able to please anyone. People are bound to love your story, others will despise it. I personally want to publish a book, but through self-publishing. I'm too shy when it comes to my writing, so a couple copies for friends and family, and whoever is interested, would be available. And through self-publishing, I feel I can have a story that is 100% the way I intend it to be, without pesky editors telling you you should do this, or that. If you want to read Epigraph, then you'll get 100% Epigraph. When I pick up a book, I pick it up for the writer's prose, their style. You need someone to proofread, yes, and give your their opinion, but unless it's constructive, and you can use it, you can dismiss the rest.
Now in th 21st century, and the availability of podcasts, blogs, journals, and what not, it's easier to get out your thoughts out into the world. Post your writing in places where people can comment on it, and give your their opinion. Publishers now a days publish only what they think will sell. It's all about marketing. I've had a hard time finding good Vampire books that aren't aimed at 14 year olds. The Vampire genre is a dreadful, decadent thing, and because of all the trash being published out there, I'm determined to write the books and stories that I've looked for in earnest, but have failed to find.