Little writing and Lotsa writing.

iKnow that the issue following this sentence is an old one and that you may not want to read anything pertaining to it-- but iAsk you to spare me some of your patience, please.


Have you ever read a book that, in spite of its simple English and childlike approach, has completely amazed you? Many people have been saying these days that a true writer doesn't need to use a fancy vocabulary and elaborate descriptions in order to impress readers; I'll plead guilty to this as well because iBelieve that it must be quite difficult to convey a deep meaningful message in so few and modest words. The Little Prince, Totto-chan and The Alchemist are actually three of my favourite books and they do something with the imagination that does not require an abundance of three syllable words.


I do a bit of writing myself however, and there is a part of me that refutes the generalization of such a belief. You cannot apply it to all writers. Sometimes there is no other word to use for that certain story or that certain moment except for a certain three syllable (and possibly difficult) word. At other times, the atmosphere cannot be created without turning to elaborate wordplay because the message you wish to convey is simple and can be tastefully delivered in a not-so-simple way. Good examples? The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and Pride & Prejudice. Yes, I know that they represent two forms of literature... iJust daren't mention a modern novel at the moment. Many modern novels fall in the category between simple and elaborate, save for that Mr.Norris novel that I never finished.


My conclusion is that a true writer is about as undefinable as the art of writing. So to anybody reading this, anybody who likes to argue this particular issue-- stop wasting your breath (or internet space for that matter). There is only one way to define what a true writer is-- that is to become one. So get to work, you philanthropic philosophers. I want to see your work on the shelves!


Write you later. Go read something.


-The illiterate Blogger-