Pure Genius
I once had a reviewer who consistently makes fun of me and my work call one passage in Heart Thief "pure genius" (or something like that, I try not to think of her comments, especially the other ones).
Naturally I remember that passage. I remember writing the thing. I remember rewriting the section. I think I did it about ten times.
I have a critique buddy who is incredibly lyrical, and sometimes I work hard at being lyrical just to show that I can do it.
But I rarely have the time to craft every sentence of my work as well as I'd like it to be, to consider a phrase for a few hours. And I often think that's what it takes, a lot of time and no pressure, to create some lyrical masterpieces or a work of genius.
In the end, I'm happy if I entertain.
May you have a touch of genius today.
Robin
Naturally I remember that passage. I remember writing the thing. I remember rewriting the section. I think I did it about ten times.
I have a critique buddy who is incredibly lyrical, and sometimes I work hard at being lyrical just to show that I can do it.
But I rarely have the time to craft every sentence of my work as well as I'd like it to be, to consider a phrase for a few hours. And I often think that's what it takes, a lot of time and no pressure, to create some lyrical masterpieces or a work of genius.
In the end, I'm happy if I entertain.
May you have a touch of genius today.
Robin
posted by FantasyAuthor RobinDOwens | 8:25 AM
3 Comments:
It's only taken me a million years, Robin, but I finally got your blog linked to my blogroll. :)
Can't wait to see you at National in Dallas! *HUGS*
I think if i were to pick a fav passage from your novels so far, it would have to be the scene between Alexa and Bastien in the courtyard. The sheer sensulaity of that passage of words is brillant. Jem
Katie, thanks, and Gem, thanks, too.
Yes, I worked on that one about five times, too.
Robin
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