Thursday, January 23, 2025
Anybody Out There?
Well folks, we’ve been on a good run, and I tried to watch Richard III this week, but it was just too depressing, giving what’s going on. Hopefully this is just one week off and I’ll be back next Thursday. Meanwhile, let me just ask, is anybody actually reading these? Is anybody getting anything out of them?
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I am!!
I'm reading and enjoying them. Thank you.
Yes, I am finding your Shakespeare reviews informative and enjoyable. I especially like how you're drawing comparisons with modern story structure and cultural change.
I get them loaded into feedly, but yeah - I read the posts
Yeah! Keep it up! :D
Have you looked into substack at all?It's become very very active recently a a great way to get more enagement with your readers...
Yesss, your posts are wonderful! Please don't be discouraged!
Maybe like a matured marriage - less passion but we still love you as much as ever. Didn't mean to take you for granted and please don't leave us.
I've really enjoyed the Shakespeare series. It's been really interesting and entertaining to read. Thanks!
I eagerly read every post! I’ve especially been enjoying the Shakespeare series.
Matt, I've loved Secrets of Story, and Secrets of Character, the Secrets of Story podcast with James, and even some of your guests' books like Heroine's Labyrinth. But I'm not a fan of the Marvel Re-read Club or the Shakespeare series. I would guess that your audience (like me) is mostly writers trying to improve their craft. And despite your reminders that your work is not intended to be prescriptive, I think that's exactly what your audience shows up for… advice about how to make their stories better. As a twist, one big topic you might consider is "What Makes a Story Popular." You could dissect popular films and novels and show what the authors are doing well. I realize that there is a tension between good stories and popular stories, but understanding what readers or viewers actually respond to (vs. critics) could be hugely helpful to creators. This topic has extra resonance when you consider stories that (on the surface) are not generally considered good from a craft sense, but are nonetheless popular. The Twilight series, 50 Shades of Grey, The DaVinci Code, etc.
Thanks so much for the feedback, everybody! I have some encouragement now to finish the series. 37 is a LOT of plays, and most of them are over three hours, so I keep tiring, but I just have to push through these final eleven! Richard III next week, I so swear!
I've appreciated all your posts. Please keep them coming!
Yes! Enjoying them and sharing with a good friend. But take your time! Feel free to skip plays. Take care of yourself.
I have read your posts, bought your books (and audio books) and am referencing your work and The Cockeyed Caravan blog in my upcoming book AI Ever After - about how to write a Romance Novel using AI (in a good way).
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