Non-fiction / Write On!

I’m afraid that I don’t understand the connection between keyboards and pennies. Is it, “You shouldn’t write expecting to make money.” “You should write for the sake of writing.” Am I even close? :)

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July 25, 2008

by trident

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Thanks for the review. I’m a firm believer of people forming their own conclusions – some do others don’t. Having said that – “Penny drops” is a metaphor – not meant to be taken literally.

October 29, 2008

by Blue_Eyes

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You’re welcome. :)

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I like it!  Write no matter what.  We are all driven that way, aren’t we?

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July 26, 2008

by trident

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Thanks. I just wish a few pennies would drop into my pocket. :~(

July 27, 2008

by sjvance

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ME TOO!  LOL  

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It lacks clarity, at least to me. Penny drops is meant to be representation of not making much money as a writer? That’s the closest I can decipher it and even then it’s obscure.

This is very different…it has a unique flavor to it, and that adds to it. The word choices make the reader question what it may be about, and that gives the piece strength. The staccato punctuation of the period usage is extremely effective, as well.

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July 26, 2008

by trident

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Thanks – usually (to quote a line from my favorite movie) “the nail that sticks up get’s hammered”. I’m pleased to note there are quite a few exceptions on this site.

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hi there,

something tells me you write lyrics for songs/which i do too, and have dropped things on my keyboard/but i stink anyway, so it don’t matter..the matter/clatter ryhme also is clever..(another clue of a songwriter..:)..nice one, jim

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July 26, 2008

by trident

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Hi Jim,
Thanks. That’s a great interpretation. I’m actually a bit afraid of poetry, and am not sure where to start with lyrics, but I’m keen to give it a go. Gimme some pointers!

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Unsure about your goals for this as “non-fiction.” However, I do like your word choice. All these words are crisp and pointed. I’ll check out your longer pieces.

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July 28, 2008

by trident

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I assure you this is my life story. ;-)

July 28, 2008

by trident

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BTW – I just uploaded my first short story. I hope you have a chance to check it out.

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I think this speaks of concentration with brevity.

it sounds like you are intensely focused when writing, nice.

My immediate reaction was that it reminded me of Dorothy Parker.

This is a humorous little piece but falls short of a memoir.  It doesn’t tell me much about your life, your attitude, or your emotions!  I think you’ve got talent for telling something amusing in six words but this isn’t really a memoir in my opinion.  Good luck!