tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post7663289247128364225..comments2024-03-29T03:28:22.296-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: Are YOU the NEXT TREND?Roland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-14658964592377912772013-02-23T12:49:54.833-06:002013-02-23T12:49:54.833-06:00I know I'm not going to be the next trend. I j...I know I'm not going to be the next trend. I just try to write as fast as I can, with the best quality I can, and try not to suck too hard!<br /><br />:)<br /><br />Great read though, Roland. It really drives home the fact that many of the hits out there are the same story with different players.Entrebathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871699757558135414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-60306634579939477092013-02-19T21:43:20.807-06:002013-02-19T21:43:20.807-06:00Celeste:
Believe in yourself and in your dream, an...Celeste:<br />Believe in yourself and in your dream, and your prose will fly from your imagination. I'm happy that you got something useful out of my post. ;-)<br /><br />D.G.:<br />I'm with you. I just try to be the best story-teller I can be. :-)<br /><br />Jennifer:<br />Growing is always scary. Facing our fears is even worse. I wish you good fortune in your own hero's journey. RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-90224706080247533202013-02-18T21:07:28.950-06:002013-02-18T21:07:28.950-06:00Oh, and I think one upcoming trend (maybe not THE ...Oh, and I think one upcoming trend (maybe not THE trend) is "New Adult" books (age 18-25). I keep hearing about them.Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-39127512376801926772013-02-18T21:06:49.954-06:002013-02-18T21:06:49.954-06:00Your posts are always thought provoking, Roland. I...Your posts are always thought provoking, Roland. I loved the video. I'm facing my own "hero's journey" in my psychologist career right now and it's very scary! *quivers* LOL The quote about the cave is spot on. Thank you!Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-52232474647774470592013-02-18T20:40:36.908-06:002013-02-18T20:40:36.908-06:00No way could I predict what's out. I don'...No way could I predict what's out. I don't always read what's 'in'.<br /><br />I'll just watch for now. The tastes usually change with the next generation.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-24565833925015164672013-02-18T19:42:39.900-06:002013-02-18T19:42:39.900-06:00Good post! I try to end my chapters with a cliffha...Good post! I try to end my chapters with a cliffhanger and my MC definitely has to face down her fears. I might be okay. Gosh, if I keep stopping by here, I'll have my magic feather. :) Thanks for the info. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14326522346206157210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-91972529367353977822013-02-18T19:08:53.614-06:002013-02-18T19:08:53.614-06:00Elliot:
I thought an intelligent zombie falling in...Elliot:<br />I thought an intelligent zombie falling in love with a human would be big ... hence Alice and Victor.<br /><br />Alas WARM BODIES got the spotlight. You don't just have to guess correctly, you have to get noticed by thousands of readers at the same time. Rats! :-)<br /><br />I wish you luck with your guess at the next trend. RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-88663954235712685662013-02-18T18:57:13.132-06:002013-02-18T18:57:13.132-06:00...I've recently been twiddling my thumbs, pla......I've recently been twiddling my thumbs, playing the role of fortune teller in an attempt at making an educated guess on the next big trend. Zombies are indeed leading the charge, but will fizzle out in due time.<br /><br />I've taken a few notes, made some logical guesses, and may actually abandon the current project in order to take a stab at hitting the mark. It's all about timing after all...timing, and of course a little sex and controversy ;)<br /><br />ElElliot Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271528871804399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-15861996554578624382013-02-18T17:46:56.004-06:002013-02-18T17:46:56.004-06:00Alex:
You already have a fan base so there is no w...Alex:<br />You already have a fan base so there is no worry. Sex and controversy are what makes mega-bestsellers! Ouch. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-87614164176150689202013-02-18T17:42:45.357-06:002013-02-18T17:42:45.357-06:00Well, if sex and controversy are what sells now, I...Well, if sex and controversy are what sells now, I'm screwed. Hope my fans just want one more adventure from Byron.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com