tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post468666411981753632..comments2023-05-13T06:16:44.531-07:00Comments on Conda's Creative Center - Tips, Hints & Secrets: AFRAID a review and afraid of changing genres?Conda Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-32912343594286525912009-04-03T17:49:00.000-07:002009-04-03T17:49:00.000-07:00I believe you're right, Kathy, as you so often are...I believe you're right, Kathy, as you so often are about writing. We should trust our readers more. Remember Stephen King and how he sold plenty after he revealed his pseudonym?Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-42286359683630668882009-04-03T14:27:00.000-07:002009-04-03T14:27:00.000-07:00I believe that the techniques of good writing can ...I believe that the techniques of good writing can transfer from genre to genre. That said, I know that the art of world building in fantasy and sci-fi is that, an art that must be learned and practiced. <BR/>I think changing genres keeps one's writing fresh and ideas coming in. However, the publishing industry seems to work against it, demanding series novels and even psuedonyms like Joe Konrath has to use when switching to horror. I think perhaps we underestimate our readers.Kathy McIntoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899118869240481737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-39815280014692450502009-04-01T10:48:00.000-07:002009-04-01T10:48:00.000-07:00Good points, Muse--and of course there are differe...Good points, Muse--and of course there are different ways of "changing things up". If you try something new and different for a reason--do flash fiction to learn to make every word in your novel count, then I think in one sense that's doing both focusing AND changing! Two for one!Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-33377852418787886612009-04-01T04:41:00.000-07:002009-04-01T04:41:00.000-07:00Hi Conda!I believe it's good to change things up. ...Hi Conda!<BR/><BR/>I believe it's good to change things up. It keeps you on your toes and inspires you to follow through.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes people get into a rut where they feel comfortable. Comfort is always nice but it can lead to stagnation. No one wants to be stale.<BR/><BR/>In the same breath, focusing on one style can lead to excellence. We have all seen those who have exceeded perfection and rose to the top.<BR/><BR/>I think change all depends on your level of commitment to it. <BR/><BR/>Take care!The Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974717192873929184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-49727071150924486732009-03-30T15:27:00.000-07:002009-03-30T15:27:00.000-07:00Thanks, Joe! And at 18 pounds, he's pretty scary (...Thanks, Joe! And at 18 pounds, he's pretty scary (if you don't know what a wussy boy he is) himself!Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-81973907689845377382009-03-30T15:26:00.000-07:002009-03-30T15:26:00.000-07:00Lynda, you're so right--I've known creative people...Lynda, you're so right--I've known creative people who do too much "new genre"--always trying a different format and never settling in and getting good at any style.Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-17152409323011611042009-03-30T12:47:00.000-07:002009-03-30T12:47:00.000-07:00You cat rocks!!!You cat rocks!!!JA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-52010740908205320192009-03-30T08:00:00.000-07:002009-03-30T08:00:00.000-07:00Conda, I think your question applies to all art me...Conda, I think your question applies to all art media, styles, and genres. I have a lot of conflict between committing to either painting, photography, digital art, or writing. <BR/><BR/>And then there are the secondary conflicts, like those you mentioned. Sci fi or horror? Psychological or blood, gore, and guts horror? Watercolors or acrylics?<BR/><BR/>No easy answers come to mind when considering these conflicts. I think the important thing is to keep creating, and keep growing in our creating. <BR/><BR/>Unless one's aimm is to become known and possibly very successful in one genre. Then, of course, stick to one thing and take it as far as you can!Lynda Lehmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10914824862008453219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-17514173834640422532009-03-30T07:27:00.000-07:002009-03-30T07:27:00.000-07:00Yes, Helen--if like me, you enjoy some juicy, bloo...Yes, Helen--if like me, you enjoy some juicy, blood raw horror! <BR/><BR/>And do you change genres?Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-56178819352900191522009-03-29T18:26:00.000-07:002009-03-29T18:26:00.000-07:00Oooh, I'm going to look for Afraid, just to see wh...Oooh, I'm going to look for Afraid, just to see what Konrath's done! Thanks.<BR/><BR/>Helen<BR/>http://straightfromhel.blogspot.comHelen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.com