Rude author blasts commentor who complains about typos - Page 2

Sil_liS · 09-13-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew H.

The guy is not writing. He's typing.

One monkey did not produce Shakespeare ... yet ...

anamardoll · 09-13-2011, 12:58 PM

I actually find this very encouraging. If a professional troll can get over a thousand readers, surely I can as well. I just need to, you know, finish.

So this guy is going down as an unexpected inspiration to myself. You go, guy!

mr ploppy · 09-13-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sil_liS

No, no, he's not mentally damaged, he's just trying to prove that you don't have to read to write:

Reading this somewhere else on his blog, and considering what he writes about, I hope it is just an act. But if it is he's pretty convincing.

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I have now evolved into a method writer. If I am writing a chapter where the character is angry, I must be angry, or it doesn't work. If he is depressed, then I have to be depressed also.

Graham · 09-13-2011, 01:18 PM

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I have now evolved into a method writer. If I am writing a chapter where the character is angry, I must be angry, or it doesn't work. If he is depressed, then I have to be depressed also.

Oh dear. I do hope one of his characters doesn't die.

Graham

idle · 09-13-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Graham

Oh dear. I do hope one of his characters doesn't die.

Graham

What happens if a character breaks both arms? Will the author have to dictate the chapter about his healing?

anamardoll · 09-13-2011, 01:35 PM

Interesting concept. I find that sometimes my mood is affected by my writing (i.e., a sad chapter makes me a little sad afterward) but not the other way around -- in other words, my writing doesn't appear to be affected by my mood.

Then again, I've been writing with a fairly strict outline of what must happen per chapter. If he's going for a free-flow, then mood-while-writing might be more pertinent.

Graham · 09-13-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by idle

What happens if a character breaks both arms? Will the author have to dictate the chapter about his healing?

Oh goodness! What if his character decides it's important to write at least a second draft and correct the typos before sending the work out?

Graham

TimW · 09-13-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Graham

Oh goodness! What if his character decides it's important to write at least a second draft and correct the typos before sending the work out?

Graham

Or better yet...

"I will now write a chapter where the main character has soiled himself..." *sniff sniff* "WHAT IN THE HE!! IS THAT SMELL!!"

(Voice calling from afar) "Duuude, that smell is your 'Magnum Opus.'"

afa · 09-13-2011, 02:16 PM

I don't agree with his points, but I can't get too worked up about his rant.

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P.S: For those of you reading this post, I am sorry for the tone but my Mother died today. Bad timing Anonymous.

Again, I don't agree with his points, nor support his attitude of "it's not my job to correct typos", but perhaps is anger is coming from somewhere else...?

mr ploppy · 09-13-2011, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idle

What happens if a character breaks both arms? Will the author have to dictate the chapter about his healing?

There's another post where he says he had to type some of it with his feet.

Dr. Drib · 09-13-2011, 02:40 PM

We should not be surprised by his attitude. After all, Indy writers do share certain traits (such as abundant nose-hairs, bullet-shaped heads, and attitudinal issues usually revolving around a latent mother love/hate complex).

However, there is much to be said about Indy writers and Indy novels. Below is a forthright appraisal of Indy writers written by Homer: *

"Typically, Indy novels are ignored by the mainstream and by Republicans. Since I am an Indy author, I thought it incumbent upon me to educate the ignorant masses about the importance of this often misunderstood renaissance in publishing. Usually, Indy novels are written by burbur salesman, maintance engineers, fast-food vendors, out-of-work booksellers, topless dancers and Congressman (the latter two often in collaboration), in addition to other types of malcontents – individuals much too numerous to mention in this flash bio-history. Most importantly, Indy writers reflect the diverse interests of a concentrated group of naive renegades and rednecks currently dominating the Indy marketplace, whose maturity-profile most often mimics pre-pubescent teens skilled in the art of denial. Too, Indy novels often have tipos and speling errors in abunndance, due to poor proof-reading skills and/or downright laziness."

* This extract is by Hiram Homer, a self-evidenced writer currently attempting to market his magnum opus, "Slime Ball," an Indy novel about a giant slug who likes to visit strangers' homes, while leaving a wide patch of slimy residue across carpets and beds. Called by one reviewer (Homer's Uncle Bert, for example) as "disgusting and a perversion, and not worth readin' at all," and then added, "If it was a duck, I'd shoot it, just to get it outta its misery." (Uncle Bert has himself been called a perversion and disgusting, so take his review with a grain of salt.)

My point (and one that Homer warns us about) is that Indy writers are a disturbed group, and we shouldn't pay them no mind at all. Rather, we should listen to the mature comments of (for example) Anne Rice.

Don

speakingtohe · 09-13-2011, 02:40 PM

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There's another post where he says he had to type some of it with his feet.

I want to see the video.

I'm starting to like this guy although I might not want him in my living room.

Helen

anamardoll · 09-13-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

My point (and one that Homer warns us about) is that Indy writers are a disturbed group, and we shouldn't pay them no mind at all. Rather, we should listen to the mature comments of (for example) Anne Rice.

Don

Don, you crack me up. I was mentally composing a "please don't paint all indie authors with the same brush" post while slightly puzzled ("I thought Don was more nuanced than that!") and then I hit the last paragraph. Much belly-laughter here.

Ravensknight · 09-13-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by afa

I don't agree with his points, but I can't get too worked up about his rant.

Quote: "P.S: For those of you reading this post, I am sorry for the tone but my Mother died today. Bad timing Anonymous."

Again, I don't agree with his points, nor support his attitude of "it's not my job to correct typos", but perhaps is anger is coming from somewhere else...?

Yeah, but if his mother had truly died, WHY IN THE WORLD is he refuting internets slamders? Maybe he really hates his mother to ignore her death so?

I "fourth" troll

mr ploppy · 09-13-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by speakingtohe

I want to see the video.

I'm starting to like this guy although I might not want him in my living room.

Helen

I don't think I would either, judging by the bio on his website.
http://www.mlstewart.com

09-13-2011, 02:40 PM	#26
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,429 Karma: 59504381 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	We should not be surprised by his attitude. After all, Indy writers do share certain traits (such as abundant nose-hairs, bullet-shaped heads, and attitudinal issues usually revolving around a latent mother love/hate complex). However, there is much to be said about Indy writers and Indy novels. Below is a forthright appraisal of Indy writers written by Homer: * "Typically, Indy novels are ignored by the mainstream and by Republicans. Since I am an Indy author, I thought it incumbent upon me to educate the ignorant masses about the importance of this often misunderstood renaissance in publishing. Usually, Indy novels are written by burbur salesman, maintance engineers, fast-food vendors, out-of-work booksellers, topless dancers and Congressman (the latter two often in collaboration), in addition to other types of malcontents – individuals much too numerous to mention in this flash bio-history. Most importantly, Indy writers reflect the diverse interests of a concentrated group of naive renegades and rednecks currently dominating the Indy marketplace, whose maturity-profile most often mimics pre-pubescent teens skilled in the art of denial. Too, Indy novels often have tipos and speling errors in abunndance, due to poor proof-reading skills and/or downright laziness." * This extract is by Hiram Homer, a self-evidenced writer currently attempting to market his magnum opus, "Slime Ball," an Indy novel about a giant slug who likes to visit strangers' homes, while leaving a wide patch of slimy residue across carpets and beds. Called by one reviewer (Homer's Uncle Bert, for example) as "disgusting and a perversion, and not worth readin' at all," and then added, "If it was a duck, I'd shoot it, just to get it outta its misery." (Uncle Bert has himself been called a perversion and disgusting, so take his review with a grain of salt.) My point (and one that Homer warns us about) is that Indy writers are a disturbed group, and we shouldn't pay them no mind at all. Rather, we should listen to the mature comments of (for example) Anne Rice. Don Last edited by Dr. Drib; 09-13-2011 at 02:46 PM.

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09-13-2011, 12:58 PM	#17
anamardoll Chasing Butterflies Posts: 3,132 Karma: 5074169 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: American Southwest Device: Uses batteries.	I actually find this very encouraging. If a professional troll can get over a thousand readers, surely I can as well. I just need to, you know, finish. So this guy is going down as an unexpected inspiration to myself. You go, guy!

09-13-2011, 01:35 PM	#21
anamardoll Chasing Butterflies Posts: 3,132 Karma: 5074169 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: American Southwest Device: Uses batteries.	Interesting concept. I find that sometimes my mood is affected by my writing (i.e., a sad chapter makes me a little sad afterward) but not the other way around -- in other words, my writing doesn't appear to be affected by my mood. Then again, I've been writing with a fairly strict outline of what must happen per chapter. If he's going for a free-flow, then mood-while-writing might be more pertinent.

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