“Short story is the one true form, in my opinion. You can get a short story a lot closer to perfect than a novel.” - love it. And as a new Erin Somers fan, I really dug this interview.
This book made me rip up my WIP and start over again. Which is the same thing that happened after I read the first chapter of “Of Mice and Men” a couple years ago. I consider that a sign of greatness: when a book makes you want to quit. And then, ultimately, makes you want to write better.
I'm so interested in what Erin has to say about the short story versus the novel. I think she's right that the short story might be the perfect form. And yet, obviously novels are easier to get published and more popular. I'm not sure why. When you're writing a novel, it feels like there's so much extra stupid stuff that can just be left out of a short story altogether.
I loved the focus on the comic element. Why must The Serious reign over literature with such a dull iron fist
“Please put sex in this novel!” -- the agent we all need
I put sex in the title but not in the actual book, which seems to be okay.
Ooo, this is right up my alley. I must run out and get Erin's books!
“Short story is the one true form, in my opinion. You can get a short story a lot closer to perfect than a novel.” - love it. And as a new Erin Somers fan, I really dug this interview.
This book made me rip up my WIP and start over again. Which is the same thing that happened after I read the first chapter of “Of Mice and Men” a couple years ago. I consider that a sign of greatness: when a book makes you want to quit. And then, ultimately, makes you want to write better.
I'm so interested in what Erin has to say about the short story versus the novel. I think she's right that the short story might be the perfect form. And yet, obviously novels are easier to get published and more popular. I'm not sure why. When you're writing a novel, it feels like there's so much extra stupid stuff that can just be left out of a short story altogether.
Great interview! This is next on my TBR.
Regarding humor writing don't tell a joke unless funny. Ever. One clunker and I'm outta here
Great interview, and I agree that the appearance of a light touch is the hardest to achieve 🙏🏻
Great interview, great book!
Lovely piece! I know the next fiction I'll be reading. I totally agree with "the ear knows." Tried and tested.
Love this