Looking for input re: creative direction

Sink Into On-Topic Discussions

What should I work on?

Elaborate, long stories/novellas
4
27%
Short, simple stories
11
73%
 
Total votes: 15

User avatar
Viridian
Posts: 1756
Joined: Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:03 am

Looking for input re: creative direction

Postby Viridian » Mon Aug 11, 2014 2:47 am

For those who don't know me, I write a lot of stories.

For those who know me, I write a lot of stories.

The problem I've come across is that I'm spending less time writing, due to other commitments. I still have the writing streak in me and I've got several works in progress, but given time constraints and fluctuating interest, I'm indecisive about where to go from here. Naturally, I try to push the boundaries of creative work within our community, but I'm all for quick, easy and satisfying reads.

So, for those of you who read my work, I pose the question: should I focus on weaving stories with intricate plots (for example, my current work in progress is a tech thriller involving virtual reality) or pump out shorter, well-executed stories with my style of writing on a more frequent basis?
Viridian @ deviantART: http://viridianqs.deviantart.com/

User avatar
Aiko
Posts: 1028
Joined: Thu Apr 16, 2009 3:43 pm
Location: The Great Swamp
Contact:

Re: Looking for input re: creative direction

Postby Aiko » Mon Aug 11, 2014 4:05 am

I voted for short and simple, because it's been quite a while since I've read one of those from you. But the answer should actually be: both. I would not want you to abandon either one entirely in favor of the other.
Visit me at the Great Swamp, but watch your step on the way there!

User avatar
PM2K
Always Remembered
Posts: 8693
Joined: Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:14 pm
Location: Eastern Ontario

Re: Looking for input re: creative direction

Postby PM2K » Mon Aug 11, 2014 10:38 am

Aiko wrote:I voted for short and simple, because it's been quite a while since I've read one of those from you. But the answer should actually be: both. I would not want you to abandon either one entirely in favor of the other.


Well said! :D I agree totally with Aiko. Just keep writing as the creative spirit moves you. :)

User avatar
nachtjaeger
Posts: 2373
Joined: Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:45 am
Location: upstate NY USA
Contact:

Re: Looking for input re: creative direction

Postby nachtjaeger » Mon Aug 18, 2014 7:12 pm

Actually, some of the stores I have had the most feedback on are the short ones. As to my taste, I like both.
This space for rent- advertise your product or service here!


Return to “General Discussion”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 7 guests