In The Loop with Andy Andrews, hosted by David Loy
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On this week’s episode, I answer a listener question about creativity and when you should go with your instincts or take others’ advice.
We all have people who we lay our stuff out for.
- There are a handful of people in my life who I will read something to occasionally.
- I thought it was odd to read it out loud, but I’ve started hearing about a lot of authors who have a couple people they read to.
- It’s easier for an author just to read it himself, but when I read it out loud to someone, it lets me read in a different way than if I were alone or proofreading it silently.
- If I can read it to you and you totally get it, then I know that if you read it, there won’t be any problem at all.
With almost every project there will be a point where I get a little too creative, and I don’t mean that in a good way.
- As a comedian, I wrote a joke that I thought was very funny (and I still think it’s funny).
- I tried it four or five times and it became very obvious that it’s not as good as I thought.
- If one or two out of ten don’t like something and you believe in it, stick to your guns.
- If eight, nine, or sometimes even six out of ten don’t like it, at least consider they may be on to something.
Tune in to the full episode to hear Andy’s “overly creative” joke; Andy’s biggest pet peeve when it comes to writing technique; and why “a good imagination is like a great stallion.”
