Some Questions
Is it necessary to be in a constant state of angst to be a “good writer”?
Can a happy-go-lucky person write meaningful literature?(Wasn’t P G Wodehouse an easygoing type?)
Can good writing be about ordinary everyday events, frustrations and small desires?
Can a novel be enjoyable without the backdrop of some earth-shaking event?
Can a book be published without the writer having a burning desire for such an outcome? Rather than a mild feeling of ”It would be nice if this were published.”?
posted by LAK at 6:12 AM
6 Comments:
Hey Lak,
Why the deeply philosophical vein? Of course, I think that easy-going and good writer can co-exist. I mean, look at us all *lol*
Infact, I love that sort of writing. Do you watch "Sienfeld"? Larry David does an excellent job capturing funny moments in routine everyday affairs. Also, read "couplehood" by Paul Reiser if you get a chance. He is HILARIOUS - just talks about "stuff" in a relationship.
confused: Yeah, and Leo Tolstoy was rejected by some tens of publishers(It was War and Peace, I think)
kiwi: exactly!
keya:Somehow didn't start Seinfeld,but will now!
Let me direct you to a book called "The Grapes of Wrathe." It was written by a happy author about a very normal subject. It was this book that directed a nation to look at the destruction of the midwest (dust bowl) and how itinerant workers were treated. Ummm. I guess some angst was involved, but it was in the book not in the life of the author.
Let me direct you to another author that quite famous in the U.S. right now--Norah Roberts. Or how about Dave Barry? You should read his writings because in someways it is similar to yours. He has a comedic view of life.
Cynthia, Welcome!Thanx for the authors names---will go and look for Dave Barry---hope it is available here.
Very nice questions... these come to be too, very often! :)
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