Comments on: Embracing Paradox as a Writer

By: Kathryn Craft

Kathryn Craft — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 17:04:52 +0000

Thanks Lorrie. We psychological fiction writers wouldn't just have a it hole if we lied, our entire characterization a would fall apart and out stories would collapse in a heap. Right?

By: lorriethomson

lorriethomson — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 16:27:22 +0000

I'm raising my hand with Orly and Laura to vote for "fiction writers make things up to seek the truth." Yes, that's what I do, over and over. I also love the Ghandi quote. I've given that sort of advice before: never regret trying to help someone, even if your efforts fail. Giving advice serves as a reminder to oneself. Beautiful post, Kathryn!

By: Kathryn Craft

Kathryn Craft — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 10:34:28 +0000

In reply to wendy leslie. :)

By: wendy leslie

wendy leslie — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 01:16:00 +0000

Thank you Kathryn and everyone for all the interactive comments.
It's made my day.

By: Kathryn Craft

Kathryn Craft — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 21:59:20 +0000

In reply to James R. Preston. Thanks James! And you're smart to red all the comments here at WITS. They often amplify the content in wonderful ways! As did yours: while writing for publication you have to write like no one will ever see it. Perfect!

By: James R. Preston

James R. Preston — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 20:35:38 +0000

Excellent, excellent! "Ramblings" posed a great question: if no one was going to read what you wrote, would you still write?" Why, yes, of course. But I'd still want people to read my work. Ah, paradox. You know, one of the really cool things about writing is that we get to think about this kind of thing. Note to Ms Christine -- I am so sorry to hear about your loved one diminishing your work. They don't get it. the people who contribute to this blog do. Ms. Craft, thanks for a great post.

By: Orly Konig Lopez

Orly Konig Lopez — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 20:35:05 +0000

In reply to Kathryn Craft. Especially through invented stories because somehow, I think, those hold the most truth. :-)

By: Kathryn Craft

Kathryn Craft — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 20:24:15 +0000

In reply to Orly Konig Lopez. I take our truth-telling very seriously, even if it's through an invented story. :)

By: Orly Konig Lopez

Orly Konig Lopez — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 20:07:38 +0000

Brilliant post, Kathryn. Two of the above spoke the loudest to me: "Writers must believe in their salability even as they receive rejection after rejection" and "Fiction writers make things up to seek the truth." Thank you!!

By: Kathryn Craft

Kathryn Craft — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 18:43:39 +0000

In reply to ramblingsfromtheleft. LOLOLOL!!!