tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post9067526613396978330..comments2024-01-01T11:51:53.860-08:00Comments on Babbles from Scott Eagan: Writing Is Not A FormulaScott Eaganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-44172676323335899912011-10-21T18:10:31.784-07:002011-10-21T18:10:31.784-07:00I think it is difficult for many writers new to th...I think it is difficult for many writers new to the query/submission stage to shake out all of the advice. There are so many directives about having a great hook, log line, elevator pitch, etc. that many emerging writers have never considered. In my opinion the ability to see what is applicable in terms of your own work is a confidence issue. The early phases of seeking publication are overwhelming. Not only because they are directed to vast numbers of blogs, books, websites and so forth that offer sometimes conflicting information, new writers are also standing on colts' legs in terms of their comfort-level with the often unwritten rules of dealing with the publishing world. It makes sense to me that many misinterpret much of what they read. There are so many intangibles in the search for an agent or publishing contract, I can empathize with any new writer who grasps at formula after formula as a means of success. <br />Luckily there are some straight-shooters like Scott out there who encourage thought and the belief in your own voice. I don't think that confidence is innate in many creative people, just by nature of who we are. It is usually a slow rise, not a rocket-shot, which I think is a much better foundation for a long-term career.<br />Enjoy the harsses, Scott.Jenna Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18330841470522823220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-8243755286025661782011-10-21T12:56:42.068-07:002011-10-21T12:56:42.068-07:00I agree with Nicole. Your blog is always to the po...I agree with Nicole. Your blog is always to the point and I really appreciate it.<br /><br />Nicole - I like your approach. <br />It's hard not to follow a formula when you read books on writing, but every writer is different and you just have to apply what works for you.Melissa Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04096876704344997093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-62881180218688162862011-10-21T11:54:03.948-07:002011-10-21T11:54:03.948-07:00I always like reading your blog posts because they...I always like reading your blog posts because they are so down to earth and to the point. I've been reading a lot of books on the craft of writing and after I read each one I question what I read and how I can and cannot apply it to my writing. I can take away the basics, but I have to adapt it to my own story and style.<br /><br />Have a nice time at the horse show!Nicole Basarabahttp://www.universecityblog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com