Tag Archives: opinions

Do We Even Want to be Entertained?

So, I’ve been wondering this for a while now.  I wasn’t sure how to write this up either and have gone through it in my head many times.  Then I stumbled onto this part from a Suicide Squad review: “In my sensible … Continue reading

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Point-Counterpoint with C.S. Boyack: Series vs Standalone #writing

(This is an experimental guest post style suggested by C.S. Boyack. We pick a topic, take a side, and do a back and forth over email.  Let’s see how it works.  FYI- We don’t know where the referee came from. … Continue reading

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Questions 3: Traditional and Indie Authors Edition

This could be a can of worms that I don’t want to open, but I’m doing it anyway.  I’ve seen some nastiness appear on this topic before, so just play nice.  If you feel your answers are too big for … Continue reading

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Pointless Debate

Opinions differ A simple fact of living Among those with thoughts Beyond the basic needs Screeching one is right Does not prove your point Or disprove what I said Words become sour noise Only key phrases to pounce on As … Continue reading

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So They Didn’t See What You Saw?

On Monday, I mentioned how an author can have an idea in mind for characters and stories, but a reader might see something else.  That noble hero can be viewed as a pompous ass or fictional cultures can be see … Continue reading

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Author Perspective versus Reader Perspective?

You would think this is something that an author would be aware of, but I’ve found that many of us get confused by perspectives on our works that don’t match our own.  There’s an odd pause that one has when … Continue reading

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