Picture worth 1000 words?

[scottobear]

Well... the LJ was so pesky, I decided to resort to the quick-and-dirty method, post via client.

Submitted two stories to be published this morning... *crosses fingers* It's a small press, but it never hurts to add to the portfolio... I'd like to financially profit from writing if possible, and if not, well, it's still a fun and cheap hobby.

This quote on sweetalyssm's journal.

"Colors and shapes make a more definite statement than words."

--Georgia O'Keeffe

Hmm.. not sure that I agree... I think it depends on the person. (and the shapes or words in question) ... overall, I tend to think that images can be more misunderstood than writing, at least from my perspective. Both are excellent ways to get a statement across... That's something for me to ponder.

took me three times to post replies in folk's journals today, so I'm going to abstain until traffic reduces...I hope the servers find a place soon... I look *so* forward to there being no lag, or jams!

Comments

colors and shapes..

[shoo.livejournal.com]

leave more to the imagination.. I can see something completely different than someone else...Like those ink blot cards at the shrinks office..lol....
Words for me are easier to understand, but when delivered with the human aspect, they too can be misunderstood...

good luck on your short stories...=)

Re: colors and shapes..

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

thank you. :) they're ones I did a few months ago, but I'd like to make into a series, one day...

[imperfectly.livejournal.com]

scotto
perhaps you could give me some advice on how to get things published ????
i would be ever so grateful !!! :D

I'd be happy to help...

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

... I could use some advice myself...

but I know a bit. :)

What sort of stuff are you aiming for? Magazines, books, online?

Re: I'd be happy to help...

[imperfectly.livejournal.com]

i am not exactly sure !
my specialty is poetry....i have 2 poems on the poetry.com site.....one was printed in their yearly anthology. if you wanna read the 2 on there go to the site and do a search on me...erin alexis williams....the titles are *lily* and *fall from grace* now dont be confused there is some other chica with my name !!! only those 2 titles are mine !!!

Re: I'd be happy to help...

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

okie doke... well, you're well on your way, then!

Check out the submission policies for whatever magazines you're interested in posting to... I will read the web-published stuff of yours, surely. :)

I have a list of resources at home, I'll fire them off for you later. :)

Re: I'd be happy to help...

[imperfectly.livejournal.com]

thank you!! you are the greatest ! :D

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[scottobear.livejournal.com]

Thanks Lefty! :) It's the Changeling stuff...

My definite? statement

[bookfoole.livejournal.com]

All I can say to that is:

a puce hexagon followed by three vermillion triangles!!!

Re: My definite? statement

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

oh yeah?

Rhombus (azure flow to verdant), sphere of chrome.

The Cone of Silence

[bookfoole.livejournal.com]

Oh? Going 3-D on me?

Well, a white cone --two miles tall!!!

Re: The Cone of Silence

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

Oh, an absurdist, eh?!?

rainbow trout! skies of pink, seas of green.

[kundalinidreams.livejournal.com]

Congratulations !

Where will your stories be published ?

Just disregard my question to you about the difficult-ness of LJ. Seems to have been alleviated now.

-J.

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[scottobear.livejournal.com]

well, still submitting.. hooping that they will, but nothing in stone yet.

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[kundalinidreams.livejournal.com]

:-) Good luck !

-J.

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[scottobear.livejournal.com]

thanks! :)