Jots and Tittles and other Random Things

Reading and Writing

As a reader, I expect certain things from the writers: good main characters that have depth, a good storyline, something that I am able to follow reasonably. I get those things and more from several of the book series that I have read (such as the In Death series by J.D. Robb, or the Wolfblade Trilogy by Jennifer Fallon). It also delights me when my expectations of an outcome are twisted, and I don't see it coming.

As a writer, I would guess it is no different: I would want to give my readers something to look forward to, as well as deliver a good story (or poem, as that is my main writing), maybe a predictable ending (or not, depending on my mood), and some believable characters, if not memorable. Otherwise, what is the point of writing, unless, of course, you write for yourself only.

These thoughts are my opinion only, feel free to agree/disagree as you please


PROMPT 5: Sept 5 – Do writers have obligations towards their readers? If so, what can they be? If not, why not? Do you have anything to tell about (your) readers? On Writers and Readers.