AHHHH okay now writing about fiction is something I can get into. So I know last post I ranted a little with my dislike of poetry, but I love fiction! Whether it is writing about fiction or actually writing it.
Obviously as a creative writing major if I have a choice I love writing fiction. I wouldn't consider myself a writer in any respect. I admit it the only time I actually sit and write a story is when somebody tells me I need to. That being said, I will say I am a storyteller. I think it is inevitable that when you teach English (especially if you are teaching younger kids) part of getting your students into what they are learning is about being able to at the very least be able to re- tell a story really well. I really do love creating crazy fiction worlds and getting to direct what happens in them through my story. A great story is just such a thrill! I will admit it though- I can get really jealous of authors. It really doesn't matter if it a published author or reading what Roshni just wrote, if I read a story with an amazing plot and great characters I get really bummed that I didn't write it first, and jealous that the author could think of something so amazing. (You hear that J.K Rowlings! I am very jealous of you!!!)
If you had asked me six months ago how I felt about writing about fiction I would have said it's boring, but something I can handle. After this semester (especially with 465) I actually am really digging writing about what I read, getting the opportunity to place my own theories onto a published piece. Not only do I enjoy it more, but also having the knowledge of how to write about literature really influences you when it comes time to actually write fiction.
Okay so I think that is about all I can say- what can I say I just love reading- tell me a good story and you've got me for life (or at least a good minute or two...) Hey if you don't believe me check out the back of my car...
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Don't be jealous of J.K. Rowling. She fell into the trap many successful writers fall into: editorial freedom leading to bloated stories. The last book could have lost at least 100 pages without suffering.
Finding a good story - especially from unexpected resources - is great. Finding a terrible story can be painful (as I'm sure you remember from last semester). I think the hardest part of grading English papers would be slogging through hundreds of really low guality high school kids writing about the gum on their looker and that hot girl in ALgebra..
Hey girl,
I can defiantly relate to that jealous feeling that you get when you read a really good story. In fact, that is how I evaluate the quality of the story sometimes. I will say that when I read your creative fiction a felt a little jealous…a LITTLE. In all honesty, I suppose that maybe I did feel jealous enough to make big deal about it. You seem to have a knack for getting to the heart of a character and making the reader feel like the character is dynamic. But, what is so admirable is the execution; it seems effortless. You can do in one paragraph what it would take me a few pages to do. Even though the creative writing community is very competitive, and I may be setting you up for disappointment, I think creative fiction may be something that you should think about pursuing. This may sound a little weird, but I actually don’t believe you when you say that you “love reading.” I think I may have to be shown the back of your car, although I cant see why that would help.
Luke: it takes a brave man to criticize J.K Rowling with this crowd. You’re lucky you’re brave and lucky you’re right.
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