This is just for fun. Don't be offended, I love you all but, often I am left shaking my head at the absurdity of a post in my writing group. Here are just five annoyances of writing groups. Feel free to add your own.
1) Non-Writers
"Can someone give me the name of my Character? Will you name my book? What should be the first paragraph of my novel?" Seriously. You want to be taken seriously as a writer, but you cant flesh out the first sentence? This drives me bonkers. If you need this much attention; get a dog.
2) Hijackers
I love to see post of those who have publicly published work. We want to celebrate with them. What drives me wonky...Under the post are those who hijack the party.
"Me too. I published my work a month ago. Here is MY book, the cost, and the beg for reviews." Learn to share joy. Support others without propping yourself up.
3) The Experts
First, I am no expert. I am gaining immediate education and sharing about hole I just fell in or obstacle I jumped over. Wring groups are full of one book experts. They sold 100 copy's of their book, wrote a self-publishing book, and now they know it all. Amazing.
4) Trigger Happy
I am no longer surprised at how trigger sensitive people want to comment and talk about whatever it is that triggers them. I get the warnings. I don't agree, but I get what you are saying. But if you are sensitive, stop commenting under the offensive post. Stop talking about it. Run away to your happy place.
5) Elementary Illustrations
You are posting your illustrated book to the group at least two times a day. Fine. But when the illustrations looks like my 5yrs old accomplished it, that really grabs my gut. There is not a blog I haven't read that doesn't talk about using professional looking illustrations. What's is going on with the theses cartoons from kindergarten. Is anyone buying his stuff? If you cant afford an illustrator, save. Unless you have proven you can make good money from your illustrations...don't do it yourself.
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