Advice For Writers

[see4ward]

You're familiar with numerology?

[myblisslikethis]

i'm dissapointed.

[FromUnderTheRock]

@myblisslikethis

Hallmark is putting out a new line of cards for just such an occasion....lucky!

[stephenpaultaylor]

Haha. What if I live on floor 13?

[FromUnderTheRock]

@stephenpaultaylor

In earliest societies, 13 was considered an extremely lucky, almost holy number ---but I think it had more to do with the fact that 13 was, at that time, the highest number imaginable, seemingly a single step removed from the infinite; but once 14 was discovered, 13 quickly fell out of fashion.

[Billythachikk]

@FromUnderTheRock > Since early societies (actually ever since Jesus were said to be crucified) 13 has been an unlucky number, because Jesus had 12 disciples and was number 13. And as we all know, it's said that if 13 people dine at the same table, the first to stand and leave will die shortly after. And Jesus died. That's why. Just thought I'd be a know-it-all ;)

[FromUnderTheRock]

@Billythachikk

thirteen people dine at a table and the first to leave dies....hmmm...sounds like a potential Wes Craven movie --the producers could use the tagline "based on true events" :^)

[machogun]

whats the title of your book?

[uhisitinyet]

haha first comment ftw?

[VirtuallyAddicted]

I think people could make more money actually offering writing advice than from actually writing. Personally I'm a lazy writer. I've been working on the same novel for about 23 years. I'm hoping it will eventually get frustrated and either move out or write itself. :P

[FromUnderTheRock]

@VirtuallyAddicted

The average novel takes 27 years to write and is almost always a disapointment. A decent short story, however, can be tapped out in about a decade, and they're usually not as painful. For most aspiring writers, I recommend the haiku.

[Radrey]

I dunno, maybe he should try writing something original.. But not too original. Like new wine in an old bottle per se.

[JeffSims009]

Are you a published writer? what do you write?

[FromUnderTheRock]

@JeffSims009

I am a cog in the wheel of published writers. I gravitate toward fiction as I find it easier to make things up than to do the research. I have written various works under various pseudonyms to varying degrees of mild success and rejection. I am the poblano pepper of writers. It's easy to be published nowadays; the difficulty, as Chevy Chase proved in 1993, is in finding an audience.

[MsBurpy]

Whenver I speak of you and your Channel to the Burpys.. I always refer to you as "The Genius One"..... This is why!!

LOVE IT!

xoxo

PS.... I do think you should discuss writing and publishing though!!!

xoxo

[FromUnderTheRock]

@MsBurpy

I thought I was the only one who referred to me as "The Genius One"...I will make a point of showing this comment to Camera Girl.

[TheAnonymouse]

Hilarious! Though I was hoping for some real writing advice.

[FromUnderTheRock]

@TheAnonymouse

real writing advice clogs the atmosphere like unchecked co2 emissions, and to equal benefit.

[brightbite]

@TheAnonymouse I'm paying back a college bill for the next 25 years of my life because I sought "real writing advice." Do you want fries with that? :)

[drewnetwork]

I'm trying to come up with something better than "lol," but "lol" really does say it all.

[FromUnderTheRock]

@drewnetwork

I'm always thrilled to get an "lol"....it's so much better than "get a life" and the classic "douche"

[JeffSims009]

@FromUnderTheRock Get a life, Douche.

[VirtuallyAddicted]

Well, I guess you'll never win the comment of the year award. Maybe it's time to fire the creative writing team. You could hire Buck or me. Personally, I'd hire him. I'm too lazy and charge a hefty fee for said laziness. :O

[IndeedmyFriend]

Buck, your videos are Indeed.

Indeed

[CurrentlyDisconected]

rock on buck!

[kookiemoose]

International, very nice. It has a nice ring to it. Is that liken to; "multi-county", or maybe "across town"? It's one of those words that are just wonderfully limitless.

[FromUnderTheRock]

@kookiemoose

it's not quite interplanetary, but with advances in rocketry and quantum understanding, perhaps my market will expand.

[mrcaptivator]

You are so yummy.

[FromUnderTheRock]

@mrcaptivator

my nickname in highschool was "pizza roll"

[mrcaptivator]

@FromUnderTheRock Now you're making me wet.

[Elenkhos]

So what kind of questions are up for grabs...

[citizenkong]

@Tonya00Renee

I was hoping to make it out of vinyl and have it be self inflating by a pump that is actuated as you turn each page.

True. Unfortunately everything I do is for a niche market.

[FromUnderTheRock]

@citizenkong

wow...this suddenly sounds like something I might be interested in---I mean...as an investment.

[FromUnderTheRock]

@ManicStreetStevO

don't give up...it's often in the last place you look.

[Airave]

"If you look like you believe it,

then everyone else will, too."

Actually...., Fine Advice

to just about anybody!

Peace&Love @ You! :)

[citizenkong]

My phone number must be unlucky.

I can't seem to find a publisher for my pop-up book on dildos.

[FromUnderTheRock]

@citizenkong

I'm sure it's not the work itself...it's most likely an insurance liability issue. You might consider self-publication.

[citizenkong]

@FromUnderTheRock

Someone could put their eye out.

[indoom666]

@citizenkong rofl

[OzzybanOswald]

I'm not sure this even has to be stated explicitly but yes, novice writers should avoid all references to Pythagoras' 47th theorem in their phone number. Leave it to the big boys. Your number can always be changed once you're established.

[Airave]

Dear Buck (sounds kinda TS, and I really ain't ain't into that kinda horn, er porn, er, w/e...!!!) Do ya think I kood make it playing guitar and singin' songs on the streets of de Woorld? Like hitting up the Toorists and rich shopping wifes? maybe sum hot teens too? I'm 51, but still kinda rock, you know? Pls advize quick!!!! Luvz yer show! LOL, OMFG! Maybe I can rite stuff 2? Thanx from behind, Düd! Just askin', m'kay?

[FromUnderTheRock]

@Airave

51 is the new 46, so I wouldn't sweat it. And now is best time in history to be a musician. As with almost all endeavours, enthusiasm is the key: If you look like you believe it, then everyone else will, too.

Rock on.

[Airave]

@FromUnderTheRock

Thanks for your quick reply!!!

Enthusiasm is in my jeenz

and I really dooo Believe!

Thanx so much for your advice!! :D

[XKaliber2097]

"make sure you phones on and if you have an unlucky phone number just change it" ha ha ha ha ha. Thanks, I think I'll go write a novel now.

[FromUnderTheRock]

@XKaliber2097

writers often bog themselves down in plot and character development and lose focus on the practical steps toward publication.

[XKaliber2097]

@FromUnderTheRock ha ha ha. touche

[mattydahl]

inspiring stuff, buck!

[alonealotta]

mine starts with 3 so.... I guess I'm good....damn you make me wish I could write something other than checks to my mortgage company....=)

[FromUnderTheRock]

@alonealotta

You're playing an important role in this country's economic recovery. Thank you.

[McNugget06]

@FromUnderTheRock Hey man, I'm writing a script right now and I have a very vague concept for a story. It's good but I want it to be amazing. I wanna have electrifying dialogue, stuff that just screams cinematic poetry. I want to make a classic. My ideas have the potential for that but I can't figure out how to assimilate a plot. I mostly just avoid it because I'm afraid of it. Any advice?

[FromUnderTheRock]

@McNugget06

Keep avoiding it. Plot is the glue in the Roach Motel. Vague concepts are often superior to concrete ideas. Rigid and cold, concrete ultimately leads to disapointment. Do not cement your artistry with the expectations of others, especially the audience. Vomit your words on the page and be proud. Tell your critics that you are the phoenix of French Impressionistic Cinema and that they have not the soul to understand.