Quality or quantity? Which one should you choose?

[crich70]

Originally Posted by gmw

It doesn't really matter how/why someone becomes a pulp writer (and it's possible we may have different ideas of exactly what constitutes pulp, it's quite a loose term), what matters is that some people are very good/successful at it.

True. I was just pointing out that some of those David mentioned wrote so much so quickly for a definite economic reason. There is nothing wrong with Pulp I think. Some of the best of what we call classics of science fiction for example were written during the pulp era.

[crich70]

Originally Posted by SigilBear

I think it kinds of depends on the project. I'm working on a series of books about state symbols and came up with a scheme that works (for me, at least).

I wouldn't call the first book in the series low quality; it's actually far better than the competition. However, I'm not going to go into great details in describing individual symbols, offering more of an overview instead. I'm also not going to put much work into footnotes, endnotes, references, etc.

After that book's published, I'm going to work on books focusing on particular categories of symbols, such as state flags or birds. Each of those books will have a greater emphasis on quality (or thoroughness), including more detail, endnotes and references, etc.

Symbols/references can date a piece of writing too. I'm reading "the black lizard big book of pulp" at present and some things that would be everyday references to a person reading in the 1920's are not as clear to me.

[Cinisajoy]

Originally Posted by crich70

Symbols/references can date a piece of writing too. I'm reading "the black lizard big book of pulp" at present and some things that would be everyday references to a person reading in the 1920's are not as clear to me.

I have had to google stuff too from older books because the reference or word made no sense.

[toddhicks209]

Originally Posted by misshannuh

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Although it helps to write a high quantity of books, you're not doing yourself or readers a service if your work lacks quality.

[Dr. Drib]

The OP is what I call a "promotional spammer," in my opinion.

He's not here to discuss a da** thing. He made one post - and with a link to his business - and has not returned since.

And (again, in my opinion), has no intention of ever returning.

Very rarely, a promotional spammer actually brings up an interesting topic, which is the reason that this thread hasn't been axed.