Big Banana Page 3

Quote: Darren Goldsmith @ June 10, 2007, 9:45 AM

I read somewhere (a writers' e-zine that I subscribe to - I can dig out the article if anyone is interested) that fiction written by women generally only appeals to women. And that fiction written by men usually appeals to both men and women. It may be why most members of the male species won't 'get' this, whereas more women will. But that's no bad thing. As charley's friend says, perhaps it's better not to change it too much.

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Do you mean that men don't tend to choose to read fiction written by a woman as they assume it'll be chicklit, where as a woman is more likely to read both female and male authors?

If so I agree.

What about JK Rowling?

She used initials.
It's possible that she did that specifically so as not to put boys off reading her books.

(That's pure speculation though!)

Most importantly, Jude, keep writing - you really have a talent

Thanks Fred, I`ll keep writing

Quote: zooo @ June 10, 2007, 6:44 PM

Do you mean that men don't tend to choose to read fiction written by a woman as they assume it'll be chicklit, where as a woman is more likely to read both female and male authors?

If so I agree.

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Hmmm... I don't think that was what the article was saying. I really will have to dig it out though as I need reminding myself.

Quote: Jude @ June 10, 2007, 12:51 PM

Thanks for your comments and the info Darren

I`ve got a quite a bit more on Big Banana, so I`m going to develop it into a larger piece.

It`s all helpful stuff though, as this time, I won`t overlook the male perspective quite as much. I don`t usually and sometimes attempt to write from the male POV (lol).

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I don't think it's a problem writing from the female POV. For a start, in this case of this sketch, it's not as likely that a man would come up with the 'girl vs./loves car' angle.

I would carry on writing it in the way you have... it's very good. And if some guys don't get it, so what?

Hi Jude. I was in mind of the stupid girl from Two Pints when I read this. More of an unusual situation that itself is amusing. If you could get a few more jokes in there, it would have more of a complete feel to it. You sold me the character of Cat very well. I was left in no doubt as too her mental state.

Thanks Darren and Wildjesusfishkid.

I`m pleased you felt that Cat`s character and the unusual situation came over well and I`m working on getting a few more jokes in.