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Assessment of first few chapters.
Received back that report. Lots of issues. The assessor's most valuable comments were that she felt my style was more suited to a film script.
So, after evaluating her words, and watching a lesbian love story that, although had obviously sophisticated actresses playing these roles, was quite simply written(Tru Love).
Thus, just like an animal adapting to its environment, I feel that I can exploit my talent in this field, and use it to explore lesbian love and lust, by 'upgrading' my book's themes to a more sophisticated setting, but retaining the simplicity of the dialogue, and ridding it of any suggestions of working class influences...
This is now my aim. So I will watch some films, maybe straight ones too, with simple themes and dialogue, so obviously aimed at the 'mass end' of the lesbian community, rather than the elistest ones, and adapt my ideas around lesbian themes, mostly, cutting out the heterosexual references too. Think I have found my 'voice' with regard to this genre. Whether I'll succeed or not,well, best to get on with things and see what develops. If not this one, maybe the next...? The assessor has given valauble feedback and insight...
Comments
Good luck with the new scheme, Lydia. Sounds like a script is where you have to go.
Good luck!
So, you've gone round in circles!
But for goodness' sake, stop all the 'working class v. sophisticated' stuff, which is frankly irrelevant - just write what's true for the characters and their story.
I can remember a few years ago watching a programme about a lesbian love,
it was based during WW11. I've been trying to remember the title. I hope someone in the forum will remember, it was a lovely story and one that you might want to see.
All the best with your writing.
One more thing. I joined the website for IMDB, related to films etc, but haven't really participated in any of the activities and messages on there. Does anyone know anything about this website, as to whether it can be a good tool for connected up with like-minded types?i like the idea that they have discussions on philosophy, politics etc, and music, books not just confine down to films. This could really open up things for me if I can find out how to communicate effectively on there?
I use it all the time but I am not writing scripts.