I read many different types and styles of writers in Triond, I believe that is one of the strengths of this community. We may not be budding Shakespeare’s or Oscar Wilde or Steven Kings or anyone famous but we are blooming in our own inimitable way.
Triond has confessional writers, conversational storytellers, article writers that amuse and inform and sometimes astound us. We should not forget the Poets… (Maybe we do have them by the bucket load! but there are so many different types of poetry and the great thing about online publishing is there is room for all tastes and everyone, as far as I can see. Poetry should not and doesn’t belong to the snobbish ‘academic’ type. I remember being told a good poem is like a lovely juicy onion it has layers…A good poem has also got heart and honesty and I have read quite a few heartfelt poems on Triond.
So there are really excellent and ‘professional’ writers mingling with the maybe not so good or the ones that have room for improvement. (Personally I have tons of room for improvement)
I think that can only be a good thing for all of us. Some peoples ‘work that I try to follow gives me glimpses into their personality …and more even into their lives. I have even noticed how some peoples’ confidence has really grown and they have branched out to try different styles of writing that they probably at one time would not have thought of trying. I attribute this to the inspirational aspect of Triond. It is a place were ideas and feelings are expressed and shared. I can’t say that I am ever disappointed by peoples’ efforts. Some people may say that’s because I haven’t got any taste or that I don’t know very much about the creative process. I know this; it takes a brave person to put their work out into a public forum for others to read. There is always the concern or worry that people will not like anything that you do.
I am the sort of person that snatches moments to pop in and read the odd piece; I don’t always leave a comment maybe that is a failing in me that I need to work on. I read an article the other day by Will Gray and I found it upsetting to hear that someone had actually ‘shouted’ at him about his work because they did not like it. I know criticism can be a good thing if it is offered in a generous spirit and of a positive nature but negative criticism is most definitely of no use to anyone, not to the person making it, it just shows them to be nasty and not to the person receiving it.
I know this is just another one of my rants but I would like to say to Will take no heed to people like that they are not worth it! I know Triond is a very supportive community one that is in a sense a privilege to belong to because not only do I get the opportunity to enjoy other peoples’ creative endeavours but I also share my own. Anyway I think that is enough ranting for one day. Good luck to all triond members with their writing. (See what you started in me Will?)
