Ask all you want.

Tried of requests for the text of my work. this is a rant as to why

ask all you want.

I don't write in text, I don't write on paper.
I wont hurt trees for me, so there will be no books from me.
Why are you words worth a tree, even one?
You won't see the words, because this is how I present my work.
It comes in audio, and if that is not good enough for you move on.

Don't tell me how you need the words to review. because my answer would be then just listen and enjoy that is more important to me.
I love feedback but I wont be changing my pieces, I will however look at your advice in my future pieces.

Reviews are great to improve your work in the future,
but the body of work from an author starts from the begining and ends at death.

But most of all stop asking for the text, because its not going to happen.
Oh and I am completely aware that I will never get a book contract.
and that is exactly what I want.
I have dealt with publishing companies on many levels, for my own books and many others,
and let me say this, the publishing industry is a horrible monster that kills creativity for the sake of Money.

This is my opinion, but if you are willing to give up your creativity for money you are not an author you are a business person.
I am not saying mine is the best way, but the traditional method is a horrible way.
at least mine is my work, my thoughts, my way...
can you say the same?

Author's Note

let the flaming begin :D

Reviews

[Adrian K. Smith]

Two things come to mind as I read this (well, perhaps more than two - but I will be looking at two).

The first is in regards to reviews. You have the writer. You have the reader. It is not a collaboration. Your insights and thoughts "might" be taken into consideration in regards to future pieces. Your opinions are your opinions. The work still belongs to the creator of the work. There is a saying that roughly goes along the lines of those that cannot - teach. Or something like that...

The second is in regards to publishing. I had a discussion once with a friend in regards to selling works. They had said the money would help. During that discussion, they brought up the fact that I was vaguely suggesting they had been whoring themselves by whoring their words. Though most people have a day job, we do not really consider it whoring ourselves - even though to an extent, we are. Yet when it comes to the publishing industry, there is that dirty and shameful feeling - that lends itself better to the idea of whoring.

A little bit of a ramble by me, perhaps, but still - in the end, we each see what we see in how we want to see it, or hear it, feel it - experience it.

[Sheila Kline]

It is good to express your views, and share your poetry as you decide..not the way others decide for you.
Some may write, some may read aloud, some may add special pictures (as, I always do), and then some just recite them out loud and never write them down...so, what is the best way...
THE WAY THAT WORKS BEST FOR THE WRITER OF THEM....
Wonderful rant...I don't have anything negative to say! I enjoy your recorded pieces!!

[BlyndSikick]

Apart from the irony ("You won't see the words, because this is how I present my work."), I thought you had a very good point with this. I'm glad you aren't succumbing to the requests of those who wish more out of you. Writing... writing is unique and individualized. But you already know that. You've got a style, stick with it. Congrats.

[Tomás Ó C..]

"I wont hurt trees for me" oh, I hurt too many trees!!!

[Kicksomeass]

That reminds me of one mf my published micro-stories.......

They're chopping down all the trees to make millions of sheets, millions of reams, for people like me to crumple and throw into wastepaper baskets.
I'll start again.
They're chopping down all the trees, so my fellow scribes and I can write endless litanies of heartfelt words about how they're chopping down all the trees.

[deleted]

Wow...very intense! You have made some solid points. I have been deluded by these publishing companies. They are out for your money and not to show the world your talent. Reviews are great to improve your work, however, small (or big) changes in the present could well mean the feather in one's cap...for the future. In closing, you said that yours is not best but we must believe in our gift. That is the product of success. If we don't believe in ourselves who will? I know of a special woman who was rejected by so many publishing companies. Eventually, she saught to do things her way and now she is one of the most successful writers today. Confidence.

[bluessadmood]

Oh listen my friend ,I really like what you say..its always great to look a bit far and see that we are
killing trees to get writing paper..but is it really that great damage,they use tress for making furniture,e.g
I think thats much more damaging..I dont think ,the paper industry will be that great damage to our environment
and then there is a certain joy to read a book,and ponder for a while on some words ,this is not possible with the audio
I really loved your audios,but its not that easy, you have to concentrate well to hear all the words..then you need a very good voice and so
expressive to make yourself so well understood..but it has other advantages ,it does not need a very good eyes to read..well there is this and that..
I think the electronic books will solve the problem,maybe its the best solution to this,but your works are so nice,thats what is important to me
I loved your rant..I love everything that want to solve a new upcoming problem
lovely write..

[xxmusikchickxx]

good job,love how your letting your emotions flow on this one.and i agree with some of the points,its your opinion and who ever gets mad is just closed minded.

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[Listener]

8D

[~*~Peace Keeper~*~]

I see where you are getting to...ppl shouldnt make someone do something they dont want to do...you have your own style.
Great Rant

[Amanda Naomi]

i find it hard to agree with not putting my words on paper. i need something physical to see my words, more than just a computor screen for i take these words with me wherever i go. but i guess i could stand to use recycled paper, at least i won't be killing more trees, just using the ones that have already died.

good poem, powerful