Poll: Dracula or Twilight?
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I'd rather have a combination of both to be honest. I'd want a novel, or series of novels, that would bring fame and money while I'm alive. But then, they would be cited as classics after my death. While fame would mean nothing to me once I'm dead, I'd still die happy knowing that what I created would be remembered as a breakthrough classic of my time!
I would probably want Twilight's success and I'll explain why.
You see, if I write a shit-tacular book while I'm alive and make a ton of money over the course of my life, I could use that money to promote some works that will (hopefully) be good. Not all sources of income are glamorous, but I would honestly do whatever I could to gain money to fuel my hopes and dreams. If that means sending out a disgraceful piece of trash, well, let's hope that my next attempt at it wont be so awful.
You see, if I write a shit-tacular book while I'm alive and make a ton of money over the course of my life, I could use that money to promote some works that will (hopefully) be good. Not all sources of income are glamorous, but I would honestly do whatever I could to gain money to fuel my hopes and dreams. If that means sending out a disgraceful piece of trash, well, let's hope that my next attempt at it wont be so awful.
I don't care one bit about wealth. I care about integrity, and I care about making a lasting impact. Both are things Twilight does not possess, and therefore, I choose Dracula.
Make the piece of shit, and then actually do something good with my shit money.
That way I get financial security, and get to do something good.
And furthermore, I know that if society comes to revere any work I've come up with, their perception of high art has forever been lost.
That way I get financial security, and get to do something good.
And furthermore, I know that if society comes to revere any work I've come up with, their perception of high art has forever been lost.
I think everyone who selects 'Dracula' needs to remember they wouldn't be aware of the impact they would have. I imagine creating a brilliant and complex piece of art only for it not to be acknowledged is hugely frustrating.
I would opt for 'Twilight' being poor having to work in a job I hate sucks.
Having said that working in admin to fund a masters degree in film that won't lead anywhere makes me feel like I am in a 'Dracula' type situation. I am not saying I am a genius like Bram Stoker, more just frustrated I have a skill set that is of little use and I don't have the oppurtunity to apply in my every day life.
I would opt for 'Twilight' being poor having to work in a job I hate sucks.
Having said that working in admin to fund a masters degree in film that won't lead anywhere makes me feel like I am in a 'Dracula' type situation. I am not saying I am a genius like Bram Stoker, more just frustrated I have a skill set that is of little use and I don't have the oppurtunity to apply in my every day life.
i'd go with dracula. why? because i have self-respect; and no amount of money can buy me that ^^
how can that be frustrating?
and if it were frustrating to you we obviously have different sets of values ^^
you say you have a job you hate and have a skill-set you cannot put to use. why do you not create your own luck? and if you cannot meet the requirements for that now, for example the money to move, or the age to legally do whatever the hell you want, work towards that first, and then move along to step two.
at this point, i'd like to refer to the courage wolf ^^
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i am aware that my dracula won't have much of an impact whilst i live. but i'm finished writing it, i can look into the mirror, standing tall and say: i am not a sell-out, and i did something i, in my eyes, deem worthy of having been made.tigermilk said:
how can that be frustrating?
and if it were frustrating to you we obviously have different sets of values ^^
you say you have a job you hate and have a skill-set you cannot put to use. why do you not create your own luck? and if you cannot meet the requirements for that now, for example the money to move, or the age to legally do whatever the hell you want, work towards that first, and then move along to step two.
at this point, i'd like to refer to the courage wolf ^^
[link]http://www.conceptart.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=598158&stc=1&d=1235109582[/link]
are you sure? i mean, after all people also read turgid pieces of shit, so...ruedyn said:
I would not trade dignity for fame, nor fortune. Writing for me is about the story, not the money. Very few writers make bank off their books until well into their careers and even then do not break the rich barrier. Most of them make enough to live comfortably, and that is a goal worthy of achieving, especially if you're not sacrificing what makes you a writer just to make money. But in this day and age, staying true to one's art seems to be the wrong choice in at least a vocal majority's eyes because it "doesn't make you rich". Well, a rich man takes nothing to the grave, but a man who accomplishes much leaves a legacy behind that can span centuries.MelasZepheos said:
