Yes, I use the phrase "guilty pleasure" and do so in various contexts, with emphasis on one word or the other, depending. Rarely in a completely negative way, though.
The interaction with newbie author: dang, it would've been fun to be there!
As a reader/non-writer, I'm not sure I could tell about the "contempt" thing. How would a reader detect whether or not it was the writer's best, under the circumstances? I get that your beef was with the intent, but if the end product is satisfactory to the audience, what's the problem (asks the devil's advocate)?
Oh, and how do you know "Dust" didn't work for the intended audience? Was there a survey? Just curious.
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Date: 2004-08-17 10:34 am (UTC)The interaction with newbie author: dang, it would've been fun to be there!
As a reader/non-writer, I'm not sure I could tell about the "contempt" thing. How would a reader detect whether or not it was the writer's best, under the circumstances? I get that your beef was with the intent, but if the end product is satisfactory to the audience, what's the problem (asks the devil's advocate)?
Oh, and how do you know "Dust" didn't work for the intended audience? Was there a survey? Just curious.