Do you see your writing as art or a product? What even is the difference, and does it matter?
We talk about how our intentions, audience, and even definitions affect how we write.
Call to Action Responses
We respond to log lines from Jeanice, which sparks early conversation about art vs product.
Big Idea
Here is the Rick Rubin video.
Hey Jon Meyers
Learn more here!
Call to Action
Pick a side! You’ll have to listen to the episode to hear both viewpoints, then let us know what you think!
Notes
0:00-1:03 Come to the writer’s retreat at Canebrake!
1:03-11:39 Introduction, mini libraries, and childhood creativity
CALL TO ACTION RESPONSE
11:39-18:40 – We discuss Jeanice’s log line and how to decide story length
BIG IDEA – Is writing art or a product?
18:40-32:37 What is the difference between art and product?
32:37-53:30 – The importance of audience and intention when writing
HEY JON MEYERS
53:30-59:36 – Emily teaches Jon Meyers about pussy willows
CALL TO ACTION
59:36-1:01:33 Pick a side! Rick Rubin or Jacob Collier? Art or commerce? Audience or self?
FINAL ACT
1:01:33-1:10:18 – Silly answer, serious answer game
One response to “Art vs product: How audience and intention affect how you write—Episode 12”
I don’t really agree with Rick or Jacob, can I be in camp Jon Meyers? I think that “audience doesn’t matter” in the context that you shouldn’t cater to or change your work based on the lowest common denominator just to reach more people, BUT you should still keep in mind who you are writing for because your work doesn’t exist in a vacuum. And I definitely agree that there isn’t just one way to do things, but the craft of writing exists in a tradition that goes back hundreds of years and we are building off of that.