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Starting from the usual dichotomy (elementary but concrete) between contentists and formalists: Contentism. The novel must "give" new questions and situations (it must extend or deepen our knowledge of the human condition). Formalism. It is expressed in the precept: «Say what you want, but know how to say it», and implies the supposed «What you say does not interest us, we are interested in “how” you say it». Diary of Guido Morselli, 8 March 1973 So what does it mean to write fiction? What does it mean to create stories? What really is the role of the writer? This reflection by Morselli is true and I believe always valid.
There are writers who aim for style, but Phone Number Data their stories have little substance. Like going to the cinema and seeing films full of special effects, breathtaking sets, great actors, but with an obvious plot that adds nothing to the history of cinematography. Contentists or formalists, then? I am convinced that a writer has an obligation to “extend or deepen our knowledge of the human condition,” to use Morselli's words. I'm interested in style, I'm interested in language, but they must be an integral part of the content.
A writer doesn't write entertainment stories, at least he shouldn't, if he really is a writer. He must send a message, he must communicate his thoughts to the public. And he must do it with a style that can appeal to the reader. Writing is content and form. There is no one without the other. And viceversa.Which allow me to leaf through one of his books that I haven't rTalk about how to use Twitter in your niche : Write about your presence on Twitter and how you use it. You see Twitter for Writers . Talk about how not to use Twitter : give some advice on how not to behave on this social network.
There are writers who aim for style, but Phone Number Data their stories have little substance. Like going to the cinema and seeing films full of special effects, breathtaking sets, great actors, but with an obvious plot that adds nothing to the history of cinematography. Contentists or formalists, then? I am convinced that a writer has an obligation to “extend or deepen our knowledge of the human condition,” to use Morselli's words. I'm interested in style, I'm interested in language, but they must be an integral part of the content.
A writer doesn't write entertainment stories, at least he shouldn't, if he really is a writer. He must send a message, he must communicate his thoughts to the public. And he must do it with a style that can appeal to the reader. Writing is content and form. There is no one without the other. And viceversa.Which allow me to leaf through one of his books that I haven't rTalk about how to use Twitter in your niche : Write about your presence on Twitter and how you use it. You see Twitter for Writers . Talk about how not to use Twitter : give some advice on how not to behave on this social network.