I've been running this blog for awhile now, and I've decided that it's been lacking the oomph I would like it to because I haven't given myself the opportunity to fuck things up with it yet.
Sure, I've drawn certain conclusions and said certain things that might put people off, but more often than not, I try to play it safe to keep the fans I do have coming back for more.
So far it's been working, but lately I've grown bored with maintenance, and I feel I would be a hypocrite if I didn't take some sort of risk at this point to pique my own interest at the very least.
Ideally, I would like to be more engaged with my readers.
I've tried this on occasion by asking for requests and comments, and by participating in the Power Box project (at least one other person made a box of their own).
But engaging with my readers means, well...putting myself in their shoes.
I started a short story the other night, a request of sorts. The person I wrote it for noted that I write about altered states a lot. She said it often makes my writing difficult to relate to.
Right now, the piece is titled Laura 11/27/16.
Thing is, I have no idea where to take it, so I have about as much foresight into the ending as the author as you have as a reader.
For this reason, I have decided to write and release one section of that story per week, giving you, and I, the opportunity to watch a story unfold.
The risks: writing my readers into a plot I can't write my way out of, writers block, losing loyal fans to the process.
The pay-off: a feeling of connectedness with my readers, writing a story I can be proud of.
I am extremely open to comments, suggestions, ideas. Please feel free to reach out to me. Ask me questions. For all intents and purposes, you guys are my feelers for how well I would be received on a professional level.
I need honest feedback.
My next post will be titled "Laura; 1"
Sure, I've drawn certain conclusions and said certain things that might put people off, but more often than not, I try to play it safe to keep the fans I do have coming back for more.
So far it's been working, but lately I've grown bored with maintenance, and I feel I would be a hypocrite if I didn't take some sort of risk at this point to pique my own interest at the very least.
Ideally, I would like to be more engaged with my readers.
I've tried this on occasion by asking for requests and comments, and by participating in the Power Box project (at least one other person made a box of their own).
But engaging with my readers means, well...putting myself in their shoes.
I started a short story the other night, a request of sorts. The person I wrote it for noted that I write about altered states a lot. She said it often makes my writing difficult to relate to.
Right now, the piece is titled Laura 11/27/16.
Thing is, I have no idea where to take it, so I have about as much foresight into the ending as the author as you have as a reader.
For this reason, I have decided to write and release one section of that story per week, giving you, and I, the opportunity to watch a story unfold.
The risks: writing my readers into a plot I can't write my way out of, writers block, losing loyal fans to the process.
The pay-off: a feeling of connectedness with my readers, writing a story I can be proud of.
I am extremely open to comments, suggestions, ideas. Please feel free to reach out to me. Ask me questions. For all intents and purposes, you guys are my feelers for how well I would be received on a professional level.
I need honest feedback.
My next post will be titled "Laura; 1"
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