I’m honored to present Jeremy C. Shipp, a writer that had an immediate impact on my own view and perception of writing. I just read his book Sheep and Wolves, and was . . . OK, I don’t know what I was, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I can’t give a coherent review of it, but I will say it was bizarre, horrific, weird, thoughtful and extraordinary. It defies explanation, is devoid of all cliché, and shimmers of originality. His following answers are extremely useful to writers and readers of any genre.
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Interviewing Jeremy C. Shipp
May 26
The use of literary theory in writing fiction is an often overlooked or completely disregarded aspect of writing in today’s world of “packaged artist” writers—often wrapped up and sold like McDonald’s cheeseburgers to kids inundated with commercialization and pop-culture. Is this good or bad? Does it really even matter?
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I can’t really divulge too much detail about my upcoming transgressional fiction novel, but since I barely have time to actually blog right now and I’m spending nearly all my free time writing it, I thought it a good time to at least tell you a little about it—the thing keeping me strapped to my office chair, my bloodshot eyes transfixed to my Open Office word processor on my Linux desktop (nothing Microsoft here).
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While assiduously writing my novel, actually rewriting it, I’ve come across many dilemmas worth sharing to anyone going through what I’m going through—whether novice or advanced—mostly dealing with writing perspectives. You know . . . first person, third person, multi-person omniscient or whatever. I read an article while back by David Niall Wilson—a horror writer with much experience and a growing body of work—about first person point of view, a very simple straightforward post that had a lasting impact on me. The post actually pissed me off at first, but after a few weeks, I realized he was correct in his assertion. I wish him great success and learned a few things from him (listening to others is very beneficial). He is also the site admin and contributor to Storytellersunplugged, one of the sleeper blogs often frequented by serious writers and is relatively unknown, but isn’t that how it is when a blog really has something to say? I highly recommend it as it has 30 contributors and offers a wealth of information on writing, from publishing to craft, a definite unsung gem in the blogosphere. I’d personally be honored to write a post for them if I get the chance.
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This is just an update post to let my readers know what is going on with me and why I haven’t been blogging much or visiting my many Internet friends. Basically, I don’t have the time to spend keeping up with blogging right now. I’ve reached a point where I’ve discussed every subject I’m interested in ad nauseum. I’ve left hundreds of thousands of comments on blogs all across the world—which has been great, and I love the people. For me to ever finish my writing projects: two unfinished novels and an anthology of short stories, I cannot spend a lot of time on line right now.
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Most of us get upset when someone steals our words and passes them off as their own. Some folks get their panties (or undies – probably unwashed with holes in them) in a bunch if someone uses a picture they took, even if they get a link. If you don’t want your ideas or content to be stolen, the only preventative is to not publish it. In my opinion, once it’s on the web, it becomes less yours anyway. Even if it is yours, it’s not that important. However, I avoid using other people’s ideas as often as possible. Really, the only way to write originally is to write fiction, poetry, about your cat, your opinion—everything else comes from someone else; otherwise, you wouldn’t know about it in the first place.
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In my own personal struggle for positivity, basically defeating a lifetime of harrowing depression and long being the tortured writer/musician, I reached a plateau where I felt a lack of inner growth—nothing serious, but still longing for progress. And I found something I’ve always known, but am just now implementing in a true way. One thing I’ve fought for years and many other writers, artists, musicians (or everyone) experience the same thing—is the need to force my view of the world on others. On a deep philosophical level, this is an albatross I want totally discarded.
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When you write a fiction story, compose poetry, paint a picture or simply create something great whilst in a fit of inspiration–do you get the feeling something otherworldly is going on? Do you force it out? Does it just magically appear in your mind?
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