This on the occasion of a fellow writer wanting me to listen to him read what he had written, when my mind was other places. He was miffed. I was miffed right back.
Rebuttal on ten note cards...
1. Okay! Here is my
defense: There are 64 plots to man's narrative since the beginning of human
history.
2.Chances are, if you
talk to me in "plot" you will hit one of the 64, which might cause me
to respond with, "That's familiar."
3. Pardon me, for having
been an English Literature major and having heard those plots more than a few
times.
4. I believe I have
already told you that I am a "character driven story" fan and
that "plot" is pedestrian to me.
5. So, "Mr. I am
Offended because you aren't listening to me", hear this: If I wasn't
compelled to listen that should be a clue!
6. Perhaps your plot
drivel/driven narrative is not beguiling me!
7. You, as a writer have
no right to manipulate or bully your reader
8. when she happens not
to be entertained. The fact of the matter is, newly declared writer, if you
write with the need
9. you will forever be waiting as a thirsty man for water. Write because
you love it,
10. because it is
rewarding in and of itself or cease to write at all. If the act of writing is
not self-fulfilling for you, you were't meant to be a writer---but with that
dogged attitude, you will probably be published long before me!
raintreepoet, reporting.
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