01-20-2014, 01:49 AM
Milo, unfortunately, in my experience a lot of writers do consider that making a lyric or poem intelligible is tantamount to dumbing it down. I've had a couple recently who even used that expression when I - and several other reviewers - suggested that the message they were hoping to convey was incomprehensible.
You're right about a lot of people - including those who write poetry or lyrics - not being interested in learning the skills, mastering the craft, and applying the tools. A pity, because then everyone misses out - the writer and the potential reader/listener who might have been moved by the piece of writing.
Regarding the hypothetical payment question: Yep, I absolutely would write x number of poems/lyrics for a substantial - even an insubstantial - amount of money.
Interesting thread, this.
Donna
You're right about a lot of people - including those who write poetry or lyrics - not being interested in learning the skills, mastering the craft, and applying the tools. A pity, because then everyone misses out - the writer and the potential reader/listener who might have been moved by the piece of writing.
Regarding the hypothetical payment question: Yep, I absolutely would write x number of poems/lyrics for a substantial - even an insubstantial - amount of money.
Interesting thread, this.
Donna
(01-20-2014, 01:22 AM)milo Wrote: I think the original assertion was that focusing on the craftsmanship of poetry doesn't appeal to the masses. Making it intelligible is certainly not dumbing it down and I don't think anyone would make that claim.
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