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As writers and artists, all too often we focus so much of our energy on Creating that we forget about the impact it will have on the people who will See it.

Consider: How do we want people to FEEL after they experience our work?

That's why people read stories, view art, and even watch movies--for the Feelings it gives them.

"I could care less about the reader. I'm writing this story strictly for myself!"
-- Oh, really? Then why are you posting it in a public place where people can find it? When "I" write strictly for me, I certainly don't post it where other people will see it--not even on my private, friends-only Live Journal. No one sees it but me.

Tell the truth and shame the devil.

-- If you're posting your work where others can see it--even if it's merely a private art/story site like Deviant Art or Y! Gallery, CLEARLY you want other people to see your work and hopefully, like it. Which means that during the creative process, you really ought to consider what you want your readers to feel when they're done reading it:

Touched - tears of joy
Poignant - tears of heartache
Laughter
Inspired
Horny
Embarrassed
Fear
Anger
Loathing
Disgust

To quote Edgar Allen Poe:
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“In the whole composition there should be no word written, of which the tendency, direct or indirect, is not to the one pre-established design. And by such means, with such care and skill, a picture is at length painted which leaves in the mind of him who contemplates it with a kindred art, a sense of the fullest satisfaction.”

Enjoy!
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:iconookamikasumi:
*OokamiKasumi Mar 16, 2011  Professional Writer
Attention-seeking is behind this particular vice. You can tell by how much they beg or demand reviews and comments.
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~Arctic-Master Mar 14, 2011  Student Traditional Artist
I was like that in the past. I tried to write for myself. However, one person noted that in doing so, without concern for the readers, you mind as well write your story down in a journal somewhere, out of the eyes of others... or something along those lines.
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:iconookamikasumi:
*OokamiKasumi Mar 14, 2011  Professional Writer
...without concern for the readers, you mind as well write your story down in a journal somewhere, out of the eyes of others.

Exactly. :)
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Mood: Joy *albedosreqium Mar 13, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
Is it alright if I link your journal to a club blog on writing?
You state this very well and should be noted!

The club is :iconffvii-fan-fiction:
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:iconookamikasumi:
*OokamiKasumi Mar 13, 2011  Professional Writer
Absolutely!
-- I'd be honored.
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:iconalbedosreqium:
*albedosreqium Mar 14, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
Thank you so much!
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:iconalbedosreqium:
*albedosreqium Mar 14, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
[link]

Here it is.
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~WTFgirl Mar 13, 2011  Hobbyist Writer
I tend to write my stories for people I know and that's where I base my age group. Like my latest novel was written for my little brother so it's for young adults. With him in mind I try to edge different emotions into the story.
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:iconookamikasumi:
*OokamiKasumi Mar 13, 2011  Professional Writer
Yes, but what are you trying to make him feel over-all? What does your story ultimately represent?
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:iconwtfgirl:
~WTFgirl Mar 13, 2011  Hobbyist Writer
Well him, I'm just trying to get him interested in reading. Any other reader might be flabbergasted and surprised and slightly amused about how the ending comes about. The story is a bit of a satyr with a slight shadow on it.
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