03-28-2013, 02:02 PM | #181 | |
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A writer can do a reading, but I've never been to one where the writer was paid or had a larger audience that about 5. I've been to some that were entertaining (the best was when a local comedian was asked to do the introductions and keep things moving). But in general, I can go read all day long, even on a street corner (busking) but I'm not as likely to get money thrown into my guitar case. I don't know of a venue where a writer can draw 20,000 people to a stadium and charge upwards of 75 bucks a ticket. Or even 25 bucks a ticket for that matter. I don't think it would even work for Rawlings. Now, if the ACTORS from the movie showed up and agreed to babble, you could probably bring in a crowd! |
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03-28-2013, 02:09 PM | #182 | |
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I heard an economist say that when he is called to consult, executives never allow him to do the research that he wants to do. They always "know" that already. He seemed to ascribe it to a fear of admitting that they don't know. I suspect that oftentimes they truly believe that they do know. By osmosis. I have personally witnessed executive decisions made that flew in the face of all evidence. Profits would increase. Errors would decrease. Employees and clients would be happier. Every bit of data indicates the proper choice. The boss, however, isn't comfortable doing that. I've seen an executive veto a change because he didn't want to learn the new procedure (even though he never actually did the procedure). Never assume that anyone knows. Except me. I'll let you know if I don't know. |
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03-28-2013, 04:58 PM | #184 | |
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They got coverage in the local papers and even a couple of radio stations had them on. Indie writers getting that kind of support in a major metro area? Not likely. Not yet. |
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Reading a novel from a new author takes a lot longer than listening to a new band.
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03-29-2013, 04:52 PM | #187 | |
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The perspective of a group activity like playing in a band will hardly attract a loner. You don't need a group for writing. |
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03-30-2013, 03:04 PM | #188 | |
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This practice started falling apart with the advent of radio, and television pretty much killed it. It still happens occasionally, but it's no longer a career track anyone can count on. And of course, it only works for those authors who are entertaining public speakers. The modern equivalent, I suppose, is wildly successful blog authors like Doctorow and Scalzi. It's a good opportunity for those who can manage it, but lack of great public speaking skills (or public blogging skills) does not indicate lack of talent as a writer, and writing for money, as a career, is going through substantial changes. And the solutions that work for performing artists of all sorts are not going to be the ones that work for authors. |
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