My Writing Philosophy
As a writer, it is so important to know who you are and what your purpose for writing is. If you are writing to get rich or to become famous, it’s going to be a long, hard, frustrating road. If, however, you have some goals outside of sales, it becomes easier to stay focused and motivated. Writing is a tough business; I’ve found that like teaching, it does not give you instant gratification on a daily basis. Sometimes it takes weeks, months, or years to see the benefits of your hard work.
I’ve been thinking about what makes me different as a writer and what my own writing philosophy is. If I had to describe myself as a writer, what would I say? It’s a hard question, one that requires deep introspection. But several months into this book publishing journey, I think I’ve figured it out.
My goal with my writing is to show the power of love and the beauty of life while also instilling a true sense of realism in my work. Some reviewers have noted that my book is not the “typical romance.” I think that’s because I come from a place of honesty. I examine the difficult questions, look at the tough emotions, and paint the pictures that are sometimes difficult to look at. I want my fiction to resonate with readers as realistic, poetic, and powerful. I achieve this through my descriptive writing, my narrative voice, and my characters who are easy to relate to. I want women readers to be able to say, “I see myself in that novel.” I want to speak to the modern woman’s experience while also bringing a twist of something new and exciting. I want readers to say, “That could happen,” or “I feel like the characters are real.” That’s how I know I’ve done my job.
If you want to explore my writing, check out Voice of Innocence at Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TMX826K
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/voice-of-innocence-lindsay-detwiler/1121237080?ean=2940046578041
