tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post8072279769972180775..comments2023-09-30T13:56:55.331+01:00Comments on Annalisa Crawford - Wake up, eat, write, sleep: the first person and other stories by Ali SmithAnnalisa Crawfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-42467832015694680872012-06-06T08:28:09.533+01:002012-06-06T08:28:09.533+01:00You're welcome, Stephen :-)You're welcome, Stephen :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-17406715525578857002012-06-06T08:27:48.635+01:002012-06-06T08:27:48.635+01:00Where can I read those stories, Patsy? Congratulat...Where can I read those stories, Patsy? Congratulations.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-42214472709412424352012-06-06T08:27:09.844+01:002012-06-06T08:27:09.844+01:00Lol - yes, sometimes writing a short story can be ...Lol - yes, sometimes writing a short story can be a welcome change! Good luck with the re-writes.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-86857313444616160062012-06-06T08:26:23.831+01:002012-06-06T08:26:23.831+01:00Yes, it is a skill to do it well. It can be a very...Yes, it is a skill to do it well. It can be a very intense POV to read when done well though.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-92187793243425776312012-06-06T02:54:48.360+01:002012-06-06T02:54:48.360+01:00I have not heard of Ali Smith. Thanks for introduc...I have not heard of Ali Smith. Thanks for introducing her to us. I don't come across many books written in the second person. Very interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-48820599183904893422012-06-05T19:30:45.033+01:002012-06-05T19:30:45.033+01:00I have written in second person - it's not eas...I have written in second person - it's not easy and often isn't the best way to tell a story, but it can work well. I've sold just two stories written in second which is about 1% of my publications.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-46092729649199912522012-06-05T17:57:58.865+01:002012-06-05T17:57:58.865+01:00I wish my talent lay more in short story writing. ...I wish my talent lay more in short story writing. I've just spent a month re-writing a novel, and once it's gone through my daughter's critical appraisal, it will need to be done again. 76,000 words. Sigh.liz younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-24718741085666207212012-06-05T15:16:57.432+01:002012-06-05T15:16:57.432+01:00I've never heard of her but I always find 2nd ...I've never heard of her but I always find 2nd person fascinating. I could never do it myself, but I admire those who can!Jennie Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17331827076858223497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-71257297569599313672012-06-05T10:25:28.168+01:002012-06-05T10:25:28.168+01:00For me the story comes first, the POV is second (u...For me the story comes first, the POV is second (usually decided by my first sentence). With the right story, it won't feel brave just natural!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-31279583955816515812012-06-05T10:21:37.231+01:002012-06-05T10:21:37.231+01:00Not easy, but the stories where she's used it ...Not easy, but the stories where she's used it work so effortlessly.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-79902637914005408872012-06-05T04:22:23.352+01:002012-06-05T04:22:23.352+01:00I've tried, but successfully yet. It's a h...I've tried, but successfully yet. It's a hard thing to make it sound good. But I'd like to try again one day when I feel brave. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060064276650474244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-90858535681164430022012-06-04T23:21:20.750+01:002012-06-04T23:21:20.750+01:00Second person is not easy at all. I will definite...Second person is not easy at all. I will definitely give that a look.Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323538213636795216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-42444613983178288762012-06-04T19:28:35.647+01:002012-06-04T19:28:35.647+01:00Oh good - I feel helpful :-)Oh good - I feel helpful :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-92061273823065616652012-06-04T19:28:15.283+01:002012-06-04T19:28:15.283+01:00Yes, they were - I had one about ants!Yes, they were - I had one about ants!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-89527485642961702302012-06-04T19:25:40.902+01:002012-06-04T19:25:40.902+01:00I think if it's confusing to read, the writer ...I think if it's confusing to read, the writer hasn't done a good job!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-91361659965395045712012-06-04T19:24:51.735+01:002012-06-04T19:24:51.735+01:00They are hard to track down sometimes, aren't ...They are hard to track down sometimes, aren't they?Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-1264656673686412442012-06-04T19:23:41.726+01:002012-06-04T19:23:41.726+01:00I think if the POV stands out, then the writing is...I think if the POV stands out, then the writing is bad. But the right POV makes a huge difference to your enjoyment and understanding.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-17643143754747248632012-06-04T19:20:13.590+01:002012-06-04T19:20:13.590+01:00Exactly - it can be a much more oppressive and int...Exactly - it can be a much more oppressive and intense experience. I'll look out for that book, too - thanks.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-29928180201313428692012-06-04T19:17:53.882+01:002012-06-04T19:17:53.882+01:00Oh yes, I'd forgotten about them.Oh yes, I'd forgotten about them.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-2867387280387611792012-06-04T19:16:30.567+01:002012-06-04T19:16:30.567+01:00I think she's worth it.I think she's worth it.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-10137919604718556072012-06-04T19:14:05.203+01:002012-06-04T19:14:05.203+01:00In much the same way, I think novel writing is an ...In much the same way, I think novel writing is an art - one that I need to work on.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-24195072686305493432012-06-04T16:13:10.682+01:002012-06-04T16:13:10.682+01:00I'm so happy to find your post today! I've...I'm so happy to find your post today! I've been on the lookout for a good short story collection, and your review couldn't have come at a better time. Thanks!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-10311718310777711192012-06-04T15:16:06.508+01:002012-06-04T15:16:06.508+01:00I've never written anything in second person, ...I've never written anything in second person, and I can't remember if I've ever read anything in second person! Oh wait. Those choose-your-own-adventure or choose-your-own-ending type stories ... those are written in second person, aren't they? Hmm... I never really enjoyed those!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181241692016438730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-74531560510527895252012-06-04T15:12:24.808+01:002012-06-04T15:12:24.808+01:00I'm not a huge fan of the second person... I f...I'm not a huge fan of the second person... I find it confusing to write and to read! It is hard to do well.<br /><br />Allison (<a href="http://www.alsgeekbanter.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Geek Banter</a>)Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-42760145866583630632012-06-04T13:54:38.724+01:002012-06-04T13:54:38.724+01:00Thank you for another recommendation - always on t...Thank you for another recommendation - always on the look out for good short stories!Linda Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08845487317521150618noreply@blogger.com