Several years ago I was convinced to send one of my short stories to an editor of a small circulation humor publication in the Northeast. I was turned down after a 6 month wait for reply. It was hand scribbled on a torn-out sheet of paper with maybe 10 words including an illegible marking signature. I had an overwhelming insinuation that maybe I had insulted the editor.
I was later invited to a writers group by a friend. They were really nice until I took a turn at reading my work of non-fiction. After a healthy diet of infant penises and pubescent toilet humor; the Vonnegut humping dustbags did little to embrace my passion. They said, “your writing is immature” and “grossly overwritten.” I say, “you jerks smell like shrimp pancakes, and treat the English language as if you’re writing with a wood-chipper. ”
What to expect? Well, my basic thought is that you shouldn’t pull any punches in order to fall within some sort of academic or litigious standards. Write whatever that fuck you feel like writing and make it your own. I don’t care if I abuse punctuation or potty-words, if it properly illustrates my thoughts and it entertains; then so be it.
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i couldn’t agree more with you! what exactly IS writing anyways? it’s a form of expression and if you can’t express how you’re feeling or what you think then what the hell are you writing for? this is extremely upsetting to me as i am a person that writes, says and acts exactly how i’m feeling. do i give a shit what other people think? of course i do, but this is who i am. i can’t change that and if you don’t like it then you don’t have to deal with me. i won’t be offended or hurt. i also believe that if you’re doing something that you do enjoy and are passionate about then don’t ever let anyone stop you from doing just that.
peace out!
Certified Asshole writing this blog. I enjoy every single f*&@$G word. Don’t listen to those fools!
It’s true! I’ve seen the certification!
Piss on the world!!!