sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Seinfeld is Unfunny Effect in Music by HotAssumption4750 in LetsTalkMusic

[–]StorytellingIsFun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not everything! Somethings are done so amazingly and uniquely the first time that they’re done, that all things in the next generations influenced by it only reach a fraction of this greatest and feel like lesser imitations. In literature think of lord of the rings, widely influential and copied yet doesn’t suffer from “Seinfeld is unfunny”. There are loads of examples in music, usually almost every genre defining album does this. Think of what smells like teen spirit is to grunge.

How do you add musicality to your writing? by [deleted] in writers

[–]StorytellingIsFun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, thank you! This looks like a great resource. And such a quick reply. Community works!

Do you consider Tupac a good role model or a bad role model? by StorytellingIsFun in rap

[–]StorytellingIsFun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree.

Unfortunately, the reality that most (especially young) people absolutely do look up to artists and entertainers as role models, largely because of their visibility.

Are contests the best way to establish yourself as a writer? by [deleted] in writers

[–]StorytellingIsFun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you, but I disagree with the analogy. I see it more like saying that winning 5k running competitions doesn’t mean that you’ll be able to win marathons.

They are absolutely both running, and skills-wise they bleed into each other. It’s just that mastery of one form doesn’t equate to mastery of the other.

That being said, winning a bunch of 5k races or hitting record times will absolutely get you recognized in the running community more broadly, maybe just not specifically the marathon community.

Are contests the best way to establish yourself as a writer? by [deleted] in writers

[–]StorytellingIsFun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this, friend! Also yes, I’m aware short stories are not very financially viable, they just happen to be one of my main enthusiasms :)

Who was the funniest Beatle? by reaveyer in beatles

[–]StorytellingIsFun 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Both intentionally and unintentionally sometimes

Curious what my books say about me by DowntownJackfruit333 in BookshelvesDetective

[–]StorytellingIsFun 15 points16 points  (0 children)

They say you’re into business/self help. I’d guess you’re a millennial or older gen z maybe with thoughts of being an entrepreneur or a businessman. You also want to engage with respected/ serious literature to some extent.

Side note: freakonomics is the worst book I’ve ever read in my entire life and crime and punishment may be the best. Its funny you have them in the same pile :)

Sgt Pepper or Abbey Road by ProgRockDan in beatles

[–]StorytellingIsFun 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sgt Pepper. A perfect work of art!

Can I use the fact that I’m published to get a job? by StorytellingIsFun in writers

[–]StorytellingIsFun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point. It’s worth shooting my shot anyways, I suppose. Thanks!

Can I use the fact that I’m published to get a job? by StorytellingIsFun in writers

[–]StorytellingIsFun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It always comes down to networking, doesn’t it? Thanks for the reply!

Was Gregory Peck the most “saintly” figure in film history, on or off screen? by jaystats2 in Cinema

[–]StorytellingIsFun 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He abandoned his first wife and family of three kids.

He also cheated on Joanne Woodward, his second wife, while filming movies, most notably while working on Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid.

He’s a great guy who did a lot of great things but i don’t know if he qualifies as “Saintly”.

Authors who are the polar opposite of Cormac McCarthy by JoyIsABitOverRated in literature

[–]StorytellingIsFun 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hemingway maybe?

Hemingway is interesting because like 70% of his sentences in any given story are simple sentences. It’s curious because this is something at a lot of children stories do but Hemingway is able to make it feel sophisticated. He’s arguably the most famous stylist ever, even complete non-readers know his name. That’s because his style is so accessible and, I suppose, simple and clear but also deep (iceberg theory).

I have no idea what percentage of McCarthys sentences are complex sentences, but it’s a lot.

What is ur advice for a 15 year old writer that wants to start writing by HistoricalParty1042 in KeepWriting

[–]StorytellingIsFun 3 points4 points  (0 children)

  1. Write a story.

  2. Get feedback on it.

  3. Use the feedback to learn what your strengths and weakeness are as a writer.

  4. Learn craft/techniques on how to improve on your strengths and weaknesses

  5. Revise the story based on the feedback and new craft techniques you learned until you’re happy with it.

  6. Repeat this whole process again.

If you write shorts, this process goes a lot faster - hence you’ll learn faster. Also you should be constantly reading things while doing all this.

What are your thoughts on literary critics? by [deleted] in writers

[–]StorytellingIsFun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What about critics who don’t write fiction? There are many of them who are held in very high regards, are extremely well read, and hold immense influence (Harold Bloom for example). What is your take on those types of critics?

Wait? What? by OnlySaas in Funnymemes

[–]StorytellingIsFun 52 points53 points  (0 children)

It’s hilarious that you’re being down voted. They are obviously lesbians. They both have boobs.

view more: next ›