tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post8061810816702431401..comments2024-03-22T06:00:11.313-07:00Comments on Pen & Pro$per : The Socially Conscious Writer* Impact Others & Earn!Jennifer Brown Bankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-35236222863112627862020-10-12T06:03:26.104-07:002020-10-12T06:03:26.104-07:00Great to hear, Lin. Please keep me posted with you...Great to hear, Lin. Please keep me posted with your project and your progress, dear. Thanks so much for adding to the mix today.Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-91249568713647306992020-10-11T18:29:16.584-07:002020-10-11T18:29:16.584-07:00Your messages resonate. Love that quote, "No ...Your messages resonate. Love that quote, "No one can do everything, but everyone can do something." As writers I believe it is our responsibility to address social issues and let our voices be heard. Yo have given me ideas. As always i appreciate your posts.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-13589321532570821662020-10-10T16:12:09.389-07:002020-10-10T16:12:09.389-07:00OOPS! I missed a "P" in stopping. :-)OOPS! I missed a "P" in stopping. :-)Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-78036173806147459922020-10-10T13:03:16.494-07:002020-10-10T13:03:16.494-07:00Hi Ingmar,
You are so right here. The key is to te...Hi Ingmar,<br />You are so right here. The key is to teach without striving to preach. :-) Thanks so much for your feedback. I rely on readers like you to keep me going. :-)<br />Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-30186737716148767402020-10-10T12:59:29.023-07:002020-10-10T12:59:29.023-07:00Hi Karen,
Great minds think alike. :-) Don't ...Hi Karen,<br /><br />Great minds think alike. :-) Don't get me wrong; I dig all types of music. From Rap to reggae to classical to country. But messaging matters. And it's nice to encourage and inspire others with positivity when we can. Thanks so much for stoping by today.Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-57595869371762875152020-10-10T10:07:27.440-07:002020-10-10T10:07:27.440-07:00I agree, Jennifer. We have a responsibility to wri...I agree, Jennifer. We have a responsibility to write to educate and bring attention to social issues (without being preachy--we must entertain the reader of risk losing them). <br />Also, we should pick social issues we feel strongly about. Otherwise, it will feel hollow and the reader will notice.<br /><br />The best social issues fiction both entertain and educate while showing that the author care. <br />A good example is Rebecca Roanhorse award winning short story "Welcome to Your Authentic Indian Experience". I can rant for hours about cultural appropriation and why is wrong, or I can make you feel why through the characters.<br /><br />Great post, Jen. And thanks for including the market resources.Ingmar Albizuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01329625581962664673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-3349212019583425292020-10-10T06:55:58.838-07:002020-10-10T06:55:58.838-07:00You know, I was just thinking about music the othe...You know, I was just thinking about music the other day in this regard. It's frightening to think about how some of the obscene and violent types affect the current generation. I always wonder - what fruit does this produce? <br /><br />I like your point here, Jen, and I agree. We can be a voice and impact, or at the very least, encourage others for good. Your quote reminds me of another one that says something like, "You can't change every life, but you can change one." Appreciate your thoughts and encouragement here. Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.com