I'm really more of a wolverine than shark, but yes, I am a published poet, song writer, photographer, fiction and non-fiction writer. However, that doesn't have anything to do with the discussion at hand. You don't have to be published to have an opinion on writing. Like I always say, "the worst writing I have ever read is also some of the most successful writing ever written." Thank you fuckin' Twilight (for the record, I read about a page of someone else's copy before I was so offended by the lack of craft, I wanted to kill someone). Then again, I start feeling a little stabby about every time the wind shifts direction.
true.
one does not have to have a book going to have an opinion on writing or to be a good writer.
writing is its own animal housed within one's being.
however, the beast cannot ever be controlled.
it is a mystical entity like energy that comes and goes with its own freewill.
one can harness this gift but never own it.
it is a Muse, it is breath, it is blood.
a tree, a piece of paper while spilling ink, black or blue.
every single vision is a life unto the seer.
to be continued... (see, that's how it works... it just left me... my head is dead)
so true so true.. couldn't have said that better myself.
I admire you guys and gal"s, this stuff for me has always been something I have enjoyed doing and even dreamed of doing it for a living....pipe dream, most of my stuff ain't that good but I like it it gives me a chance to put to paper what's in in my mind just for a thought or two,maybe when I get older I find some of the stuff I have done and get a little laugh out of it and bring up past memories.
Godfather.
and I to expunge them (memories, that is)
they are always there (the memories) it's up to us to make something good out of them or use them for good feelings when we need them.
I've never been published, but I've received some pretty harsh criticism for my work and I've also taught workshops on writing and several public readings and slams.
The problem with poetry here, is that some of it is obviously reactionary purging, and some of it is obviously deliberate poetry. So, sometimes I wanna say to the writer "aww... it'll be ok", and sometimes I want to say, "you really need to check tenses for congruency, this thing is all over the place!"
But I can't. Cuz I always am gettin the author's intent mixed up and I've been that ass who's criticized people in pain. Bad times....
For future reference, and I might even put it in my sig line... I'm always open to poetic criticism, because I want to write that thing that makes people go, "ahhhhhhh... I fucking LOVE that!"....
I wish ppl who wanted poetic critique would ask for it It's a lot of work on the critic's part, but makes for much better writing for both involved....
I've never been published, but I've received some pretty harsh criticism for my work and I've also taught workshops on writing and several public readings and slams.
The problem with poetry here, is that some of it is obviously reactionary purging, and some of it is obviously deliberate poetry. So, sometimes I wanna say to the writer "aww... it'll be ok", and sometimes I want to say, "you really need to check tenses for congruency, this thing is all over the place!"
But I can't. Cuz I always am gettin the author's intent mixed up and I've been that ass who's criticized people in pain. Bad times....
For future reference, and I might even put it in my sig line... I'm always open to poetic criticism, because I want to write that thing that makes people go, "ahhhhhhh... I fucking LOVE that!"....
I wish ppl who wanted poetic critique would ask for it It's a lot of work on the critic's part, but makes for much better writing for both involved....
anytime I post something honest criticism good or bad would be great,pick it apart ! it's how people like me learn so feel free, it's hard to hurt my feelings.
I have two poems published on one of those those rip off poetry scam sites then they wanted me to buy the book called '"on the wing's of pegasus" where one of my pomes is featured...but it was $60....no dice on that,
I don't know if the book really even exists.
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one does not have to have a book going to have an opinion on writing or to be a good writer.
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
so true so true.. couldn't have said that better myself.
they are always there (the memories) it's up to us to make something good out of them or use them for good feelings when we need them.
Godfather.
The problem with poetry here, is that some of it is obviously reactionary purging, and some of it is obviously deliberate poetry. So, sometimes I wanna say to the writer "aww... it'll be ok", and sometimes I want to say, "you really need to check tenses for congruency, this thing is all over the place!"
But I can't. Cuz I always am gettin the author's intent mixed up and I've been that ass who's criticized people in pain. Bad times....
For future reference, and I might even put it in my sig line... I'm always open to poetic criticism, because I want to write that thing that makes people go, "ahhhhhhh... I fucking LOVE that!"....
I wish ppl who wanted poetic critique would ask for it
anytime I post something honest criticism good or bad would be great,pick it apart ! it's how people like me learn so feel free, it's hard to hurt my feelings.
I have two poems published on one of those those rip off poetry scam sites then they wanted me to buy the book called '"on the wing's of pegasus" where one of my pomes is featured...but it was $60....no dice on that,
I don't know if the book really even exists.
Godfather.