tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post4806297260820399087..comments2024-02-16T02:46:08.503-08:00Comments on Write Writing Written: Writers As Therapists?Taffyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11796711977284429278noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-41563303185011998062010-03-30T19:30:39.157-07:002010-03-30T19:30:39.157-07:00I wholeheartedly agree. In fact, I just returned t...I wholeheartedly agree. In fact, I just returned to an indie bookstore where I had purchased a book recommended by the salesperson there, and traded it in on something I knew would be clean.<br /><br />Graphic depictions of sensuality and/or vulgar language in a book immediately turns me off. I think I got 30 pages into the book and could go no further.<br /><br />THANK HEAVENS for those authors who write "clean reads".Daron D. Fraleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14753629830336214161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-91106295586576010632010-03-30T18:14:02.589-07:002010-03-30T18:14:02.589-07:00Taffy, thanks for stopping by my neck of the woods...Taffy, thanks for stopping by my neck of the woods and for sharing your recipe and your thoughts about the merits of writing. I wish you all the best, and when you get published, let me review your book.Laurie LC Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11642055237160385791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-73451718981513702972010-03-29T18:38:00.995-07:002010-03-29T18:38:00.995-07:00I agree as well. I try to keep my writing very cl...I agree as well. I try to keep my writing very clean. I've tried to minimize what I call the "squishy" stuff. I get my point across without having to go into details.<br />Personally I hate the fact that society surrounds themselves with sex. I'm no prude, don't get me wrong, but you can only deal with so much. Sex sells everything from fast cars to floor cleaner.<br />People need to use their imaginations more and not be so blatant about things.<br />Great post.Mel Chesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200734886454147170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-70039295264761094412010-03-29T13:41:25.933-07:002010-03-29T13:41:25.933-07:00Thanks Heidi! I read and go to movies for entertai...Thanks Heidi! I read and go to movies for entertainment but always find tidbits of wisdom. <br />I don't believe we have to let sex sell. There are tons of excellent writers who do not use sex, violence or swearing to sell their books. <br />Why do so many readers turn to YA? Because it's 'cleaner'.<br />I hated 'Lovely Bones' so haven't wanted to see the movie, but the trailer looked pretty good.Taffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796711977284429278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-5330362558376738592010-03-29T13:33:44.589-07:002010-03-29T13:33:44.589-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Taffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796711977284429278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-88791757294894497532010-03-29T12:25:03.757-07:002010-03-29T12:25:03.757-07:00I agree with so much of what you have said, here. ...I agree with so much of what you have said, here. I do feel, however, that books can be therapy for people. I have experienced this most often in works of fiction, actually. I have also experienced this in movies that really make you think. Often the circumstances touch on a situation in your own life and b/c you are unguarded and prepared to listen and suspend your disbelief, things can happen or be said that pierce your heart. I don't agree with graphic stuff and feel sad that writers do resort to sex b/c it DOES sell. I think it is interesting that the film makers of The Lovely Bones decided not to film the graphic scene b/c it was just so so horrible--worse than reading it since our imagination can only take us so far if we haven't seen or experienced something. There are some things we just don't need to hear or see--those images will never leave our heads.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12660156433881882098noreply@blogger.com