Post by MenelaosGkikas on Jul 17, 2022 14:07:58 GMT
In the 21st century of the internet, social networking, digital transformation and content marketing, we are daily exposed to information, guidance articles, artistic and scientific arguments as well as criticism. Bearing in mind that now netiquettes are an everyday part of our lives, we can only wonder: Do we have a contract? Is there a binding agreement that defines we always listen to honest and objective point of views, truth and not lies or that when we navigate and surf the world wide web, we will always come up with “the best” experts, opinion leaders or those that have the power to persuade and exercise politically correct influence?
The examples stated above led me to go beyond the Forum Rules of Writer’s PlayBook and come up with a Content Policy that MUST be read before posting and web engagement! Writer’s PlayBook has been created based on the expertise, passions, visions and creativity of the owner, me, the profile of whom can be read in this forum as well, revised through time. All writers and creatives are welcomed to join the forum independent from skill level, hobbyist or professional distinctions or creative stage in life. This is the exact reason and alibi as well that necessitates that peaceful coexistence and constructive criticism in between different types of people - where managing diversity becomes supreme and is subject to conflict management as well - obligates rules applied contrary to assumptions based on gentlemen’s agreement…
Writer’s PlayBook is mainly a creative writing forum and not just a fan club website. Creative writing is its main consideration whereas fan clubs are secondary. Intended subject matters are varied, more like of global interest and subject to some of the varied and different alter egos of writers, mere social networkers as well as all enthusiasts with the art and science of writing. There can be distinctions based on the type of writing, these are short stories, novellas, novels, prose, essays, screenplays, poetic word, performing arts matter as well as the subject matter of scripts, ranging in between fairytales, science fiction, horror literature, epic fantasy, magical realism, salad of fairytales, philosophical and questions-of-identity based content, copywriting, excerpts from books and compare-and-contrast subject matters based on world literature, cinema, zeitgeist trends as well as tastes and preferences.
Based on my international experiences and professional orientation there shouldn’t be many writers whom whatever they say and serve to others is considered correct, complete, beautiful let alone impressive or commercial. Marketing has played a part on this statement… To make sure we will all try to have the best possible experience in this forum, without hard feelings, there must be a categorization on the different types and levels of writers (all creatives are welcomed) and what to expect from them.
Beginners: As such are considered the writers who have just started their experience and journey into the world of creative writing, are mere enthusiasts and fans of such a world and lack advanced experience in the art. Bear in mind that ideas can be found in the most unusual places and people, don’t be afraid to protect your judgement as it’s true that the ark was built by amateurs whereas Titanic was built by professionals…! Having that said, beginners are subject to positive thinking, must feel inspired and motivated to join and get access to all matters whether advanced, philosophical or not.
Hobbyists: As such are considered the writers whose writing works as a hobby, they feel passionate about publishing and producing work but still can’t name this task professional work, commercial or even better linked into their resume. You have already succeeded in the first steps of considering creative writing a part of your life, an activity that will cultivate the spirit, the virtues, the feelings and the interests you have and will possibly unravel dark as well as lightened parts of your life and will lead to illumination. Such writers have the obligation to be freed from dogma, motivate and be motivated to change and feel closer to opinions on the small as well as the big questions of our art, the way they are presented in online and offline educational programs.
Professionals: As such are considered the writers whose writings influence their work and that writing plays a bigger part in their resume, they do it for a living or there is a higher sphere of relativity in it. Beyond published writers or screenwriters, which could be some of such examples? A digital marketer. Copywriting, content design and storytelling are vital parts of this job. A psychologist. They discover there can be plenty of bridges between characters in psychology and characters in writing and they are ready to creatively support it. Performing arts individuals. It’s always important to develop new rings on a big chain of interrelated activities. And many more examples. They are expected to promote their stigma…
Taking into consideration that creative writing is a freeer and more liberated profession, there can be found numerous writers whose art and expertise depends on having bought books, having read material on the internet or having contacts and known friends who have introduced them to subject matters, student assignments, books or other guidance. Bear in mind that buying books is not enough to be considered competent and an expert, as you have to develop an exact understanding on the very specific dimensions of our art and not just the whatever stuff comes in your way.
Well, it’s true that no two writers are ever the same…! Good creative writing is subjective and not math science that is influenced from the culture and experience of writers and readers let alone not listening to advice that goes against our nature and our instincts. Having that said and having considered the above framework, we would be happy to discover and fructify exceptions on the above in Writer’s PlayBook! Canons are written by their exceptions and we should all be open minded and freed from dogma…!
Menelaos Gkikas
The examples stated above led me to go beyond the Forum Rules of Writer’s PlayBook and come up with a Content Policy that MUST be read before posting and web engagement! Writer’s PlayBook has been created based on the expertise, passions, visions and creativity of the owner, me, the profile of whom can be read in this forum as well, revised through time. All writers and creatives are welcomed to join the forum independent from skill level, hobbyist or professional distinctions or creative stage in life. This is the exact reason and alibi as well that necessitates that peaceful coexistence and constructive criticism in between different types of people - where managing diversity becomes supreme and is subject to conflict management as well - obligates rules applied contrary to assumptions based on gentlemen’s agreement…
Writer’s PlayBook is mainly a creative writing forum and not just a fan club website. Creative writing is its main consideration whereas fan clubs are secondary. Intended subject matters are varied, more like of global interest and subject to some of the varied and different alter egos of writers, mere social networkers as well as all enthusiasts with the art and science of writing. There can be distinctions based on the type of writing, these are short stories, novellas, novels, prose, essays, screenplays, poetic word, performing arts matter as well as the subject matter of scripts, ranging in between fairytales, science fiction, horror literature, epic fantasy, magical realism, salad of fairytales, philosophical and questions-of-identity based content, copywriting, excerpts from books and compare-and-contrast subject matters based on world literature, cinema, zeitgeist trends as well as tastes and preferences.
Based on my international experiences and professional orientation there shouldn’t be many writers whom whatever they say and serve to others is considered correct, complete, beautiful let alone impressive or commercial. Marketing has played a part on this statement… To make sure we will all try to have the best possible experience in this forum, without hard feelings, there must be a categorization on the different types and levels of writers (all creatives are welcomed) and what to expect from them.
Beginners: As such are considered the writers who have just started their experience and journey into the world of creative writing, are mere enthusiasts and fans of such a world and lack advanced experience in the art. Bear in mind that ideas can be found in the most unusual places and people, don’t be afraid to protect your judgement as it’s true that the ark was built by amateurs whereas Titanic was built by professionals…! Having that said, beginners are subject to positive thinking, must feel inspired and motivated to join and get access to all matters whether advanced, philosophical or not.
Hobbyists: As such are considered the writers whose writing works as a hobby, they feel passionate about publishing and producing work but still can’t name this task professional work, commercial or even better linked into their resume. You have already succeeded in the first steps of considering creative writing a part of your life, an activity that will cultivate the spirit, the virtues, the feelings and the interests you have and will possibly unravel dark as well as lightened parts of your life and will lead to illumination. Such writers have the obligation to be freed from dogma, motivate and be motivated to change and feel closer to opinions on the small as well as the big questions of our art, the way they are presented in online and offline educational programs.
Professionals: As such are considered the writers whose writings influence their work and that writing plays a bigger part in their resume, they do it for a living or there is a higher sphere of relativity in it. Beyond published writers or screenwriters, which could be some of such examples? A digital marketer. Copywriting, content design and storytelling are vital parts of this job. A psychologist. They discover there can be plenty of bridges between characters in psychology and characters in writing and they are ready to creatively support it. Performing arts individuals. It’s always important to develop new rings on a big chain of interrelated activities. And many more examples. They are expected to promote their stigma…
Taking into consideration that creative writing is a freeer and more liberated profession, there can be found numerous writers whose art and expertise depends on having bought books, having read material on the internet or having contacts and known friends who have introduced them to subject matters, student assignments, books or other guidance. Bear in mind that buying books is not enough to be considered competent and an expert, as you have to develop an exact understanding on the very specific dimensions of our art and not just the whatever stuff comes in your way.
Well, it’s true that no two writers are ever the same…! Good creative writing is subjective and not math science that is influenced from the culture and experience of writers and readers let alone not listening to advice that goes against our nature and our instincts. Having that said and having considered the above framework, we would be happy to discover and fructify exceptions on the above in Writer’s PlayBook! Canons are written by their exceptions and we should all be open minded and freed from dogma…!
Menelaos Gkikas