"Writing in a fit of rage only satisfies the writer. To the reader, it’s an exhausting exhibition of undisciplined, amateurish indulgence." - So many social media trolls and commenters need to understand this! I found this really interesting (and admirable). I deliberately shy away from overtly expressing my own opinion when I'm writing or from writing about politics or anything controversial. I hate confrontation - which is probably partly the reason I made such an atrocious lawyer. However I have to admit, in my current pandemic series, it's really difficult to keep politics completely out of it. Though it might be indirect, opinion can't help but sneak in!
I admire writers who write opinion pieces for all the BS they take in the comments and across social media from everyone who disagrees with them. So many people anymore think they can say anything behind a screen, the majority of whom probably would never say those same things to someone's face. I have many opinions, but I don't know that I necessarily have the facts to back up those opinions, so I keep my mouth shut and keep those opinions to myself. I'm glad a write a feel-good newsletter about books and reading, and in that forum, I share my opinion frequently and have never suffered yet for it. I'm sure I will suffer at some point in the future, as I've seen vitriol on FB in bookish-related groups when someone mentions a book others don't like, but I'm hoping that is a long time from now, and my community stays the friendly community that it is. I enjoy reading your writing; keep up the good work.
"Writing in a fit of rage only satisfies the writer. To the reader, it’s an exhausting exhibition of undisciplined, amateurish indulgence." - So many social media trolls and commenters need to understand this! I found this really interesting (and admirable). I deliberately shy away from overtly expressing my own opinion when I'm writing or from writing about politics or anything controversial. I hate confrontation - which is probably partly the reason I made such an atrocious lawyer. However I have to admit, in my current pandemic series, it's really difficult to keep politics completely out of it. Though it might be indirect, opinion can't help but sneak in!
I admire writers who write opinion pieces for all the BS they take in the comments and across social media from everyone who disagrees with them. So many people anymore think they can say anything behind a screen, the majority of whom probably would never say those same things to someone's face. I have many opinions, but I don't know that I necessarily have the facts to back up those opinions, so I keep my mouth shut and keep those opinions to myself. I'm glad a write a feel-good newsletter about books and reading, and in that forum, I share my opinion frequently and have never suffered yet for it. I'm sure I will suffer at some point in the future, as I've seen vitriol on FB in bookish-related groups when someone mentions a book others don't like, but I'm hoping that is a long time from now, and my community stays the friendly community that it is. I enjoy reading your writing; keep up the good work.