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15 years ago
I just worked a 12 hour shift, so I apologize if my English starts to get broken. Anyway, a thought came to me while working on a set of particularity annoying mud tyres. Writing is stupid.
It is the dumbest thing I ever got into. Now, a lot of you would (hopefully) disagree with me about my analysis of writing, but hear me out.
1) Writing takes as much effort as drawing, but with less returns. Granted, drawing, coloring and shading is brutally difficult, but so is writing. However, a good piece of art takes seconds to appreciate; if I click on a link to a well drawn piece, I instantly know if I like it, what I like about it, and then I can sit back and enjoy. A chapter doesn't work that way; you actually have to sit down, take time out of your day and read it. Some people, that's alright, but most don't even bother. I know more than my fair share of people who ignore anything written, just because it takes longer to get through.
2) Writing is almost impossible to get criticism for, mainly due to the aforementioned reason. I can't count the number of times I've asked for some help, or some input only to get "it's good". Now, I won't lie, I appreciate this bit of information, but that doesn't help me. I would assume that artists get more help, because it's visual and you can explain it a lot easier; a wonky piece of anatomy is much easier to describe than a badly written paragraph.
3) Bad artists don't get much exposure, while a horrible writer can get rave reviews and make a lot of money and overshadow a lot of much, much more talented writers. I'm sure you know who I'm talking about.
4) Finally, I think it would be easier to get good at drawing; not that it takes less effort, but at least you can practice a LOT more. Just randomly doodling, you improve. You can't just randomly write, at least not like a doodle. A story needs structure, something to build off of. A drawing can go wherever you want, however you want it to.
Then again, I could be entirely wrong and just speaking to get it off my mind. So then, I'll just shut my mouth. I'm sorry for cluttering your inboxes; have a good night!
~Snow
It is the dumbest thing I ever got into. Now, a lot of you would (hopefully) disagree with me about my analysis of writing, but hear me out.
1) Writing takes as much effort as drawing, but with less returns. Granted, drawing, coloring and shading is brutally difficult, but so is writing. However, a good piece of art takes seconds to appreciate; if I click on a link to a well drawn piece, I instantly know if I like it, what I like about it, and then I can sit back and enjoy. A chapter doesn't work that way; you actually have to sit down, take time out of your day and read it. Some people, that's alright, but most don't even bother. I know more than my fair share of people who ignore anything written, just because it takes longer to get through.
2) Writing is almost impossible to get criticism for, mainly due to the aforementioned reason. I can't count the number of times I've asked for some help, or some input only to get "it's good". Now, I won't lie, I appreciate this bit of information, but that doesn't help me. I would assume that artists get more help, because it's visual and you can explain it a lot easier; a wonky piece of anatomy is much easier to describe than a badly written paragraph.
3) Bad artists don't get much exposure, while a horrible writer can get rave reviews and make a lot of money and overshadow a lot of much, much more talented writers. I'm sure you know who I'm talking about.
4) Finally, I think it would be easier to get good at drawing; not that it takes less effort, but at least you can practice a LOT more. Just randomly doodling, you improve. You can't just randomly write, at least not like a doodle. A story needs structure, something to build off of. A drawing can go wherever you want, however you want it to.
Then again, I could be entirely wrong and just speaking to get it off my mind. So then, I'll just shut my mouth. I'm sorry for cluttering your inboxes; have a good night!
~Snow
For two, I rather like sitting down and reading something. It takes alot more talent to be able to communicate with words rather than a picture. At least to me. Anyone can draw a random sketch or doodle, but few can write down a well thought out story and have it work. I've read most of what you've written and I absolutely adore it. The characters, their personalities, their physical description. Hell, I even love the stories and plot lines you create. A writer can hone their skills over time, as well as an artist is able to. Just, keep up the good work and it will have paybacks. Promise
~Rose