no, not around me :))))
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If there's any halo around here that shold be given to IllMan for his photo that inspired me to write the initial piece of the story. I have to mention his credits from time to time b/c people are asking if the photo up there was mine. Well, not mine. Thank you IllMan!
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It's the title of the short piece I am to expand for a better understanding.
I keep writing it, trying to expand from 250 to 1000-1500 words.
The story keeps slipping out of my hand, poetic elements snake along, where I don't really want them.
It's a short story about someone who's addicted to computer games.
There's no need for poetry, is there?
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Question of the day:
Have you experienced a work in progress slipping from one genre to another?
What do you do?
Pull on the harness a bit more?
Let the thing go off?
A mixture of both?
Was it an easy question?
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Update: a photo of the Full Moon.
Made on 23 November, 2007.
16 comments:
That 'slippage" certainly can happen. A sub-plot or theme tries to dominate.
Sometimes the "real story" has been hiding.
I think that's where one stops and asks a few hard questions about which story one is trying to tell -- then either pull back on the reins or urge it to gallop.
I think it depends on the target market. My gut is to always let things go where they want. I have always subscribed to Ray Bradbury's ideas in ZEN IN THE ART OF WRITING, but that having been said, practical concerns need to be handled. But my inkling is to let the story go where it wants to the extent that it's feasible.
Well, I am a bit narrow minded so I can't really imagine a story about a computer addicted guy.
If I write for my teacher I don't really change the genre because it is given.
Bernita,
asking which is there to tell is surely a most difficult question. One might think its BOTH, but it would surely take some wits and talents to master both themes. I love your simile, btw.
Billy,
I feel you're saying the writer is a bit torn between the two pathways. Target market? uhm... I'd never write, I mean, I don't think I would be able to write upon some outer demand.
Ropi,
naturally, when one has to follow a rule of a special genre, one can not diverge. When the story will be ready, I will publish it on my other blog. The first version is already there somewhere, listed among 'writing'. I wrote it back in June/July/August 2007; I can't remember exactly. It's only 250 words, won't take a long time to read.
Now I'm off to read YOUR site :)
First of all be proud of your award and I think you can pass it on to people if you want. I haven't gotten intructions but mthe girl gave it to me passed it for 5-6 people.
My response here is sort of like where it was for a previous question you had. If I'm working on a story and it starts to go off in a different direction I often end up writing the story in two different genres and seeing which one I like best. I've done this a couple of times and actually have sold both versions in one case.
Ropi,
Thank you again :) I have too many to pass the award on...
Charles,
than you're one prolific AND lucky guy.
I would let it happen. For if it was to be only one thing I would like to think the slippage would not be there.
I would let it grow and savor its new road, watch the colors come to life and the art find its own path.
You are living in a wrong age. Before the Industrial revolution there were no air pollution and the starts could be seen much better.
Inside our hands, outside our hearts,
I think you are right, too.
Your reasoning has its right to stand as well. I will see.
Now with 'Halo', as the goal is to expand the original piece and to make it moreeasily undestandable; I think I resist the call.
But with any other writing, I'll give it a try.
If writing flows easily, I agree not to break it.
After a pause, I can still revise it.
Ropi,
Cities are not suitable for star-gazing anymore, I agree.
We are living in a suburban area, where the Milky Way is quite visible. I think stars and the Moon are important features; I don't think I could live happily without looking at them.
When it's Full Moon, I simply HAVE to look. I think it's bordering obsession.
I simply hold on to the pen.
Wayne,
I love your contribution!!!
I think one should let things happen. I often feel stories have a life of their own and I personally like to go along for the ride and see where they take me - it's part of the adventure.
Absolute Vanilla (and Atyllah),
your advice is similar to what Wayne said.
And I like your version just as much :)
You see, I'm quite disciplined, rarely giving to 'feelings', but it seems that with writing, some rules ar to be changed.
Well, I'll see.
I misread your post at first, through my own carelessness. Now I am still picturing "poetic elephants snaking along..."
Hm?
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