tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981884559069431146.post1127444841044846857..comments2024-03-26T08:55:50.187-07:00Comments on Word Magic: All About Books: Are Book Trends Killing Your Creativity?Fiona Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12858421058191075567noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981884559069431146.post-82533425191141574992010-04-22T10:45:21.862-07:002010-04-22T10:45:21.862-07:00I think trends only kill creativity if you're ...I think trends only kill creativity if you're writing to imitate, if it's something forced and inauthentic. You have to love and believe in what you're writing or it will show.<br /><br />If a particular story inspires you and your muse takes off, that's a different matter. But I think writers need to think about how their story is unique - what are they bringing to the table that hasn't been done before? (I have a joke with my writing students about adding "in space" after every idea. It's The Wizard of Oz . . . in space!)<br /><br />If kids love books about wizards, they won't just read one and say they're done with wizards - they'll look for the next good book. But if there's a really popular book like H.P., then you'd better make sure your story is stellar. Those are some big shoes to fill. Myself, I love dystopian YA and am always looking for the next innovative idea.<br /><br />All that said, I DO admit that I was praying for years that faeries wouldn't get overdone before my book came out. I didn't want to be seen as a copy cat. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com