tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109150351375891279.post6862540808877352581..comments2023-05-26T13:58:00.927-07:00Comments on Mathie x Pensive: Why I PostGregory Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06547180132612659893noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109150351375891279.post-50627739061905057132014-08-03T12:43:10.438-07:002014-08-03T12:43:10.438-07:00For the fiction, I don't actively read any fic...For the fiction, I don't actively read any fiction, but having gone through school and doing at least a little bit of fiction reading on my own growing up, I recognize the style. Non-fiction writers seems more focused on conveying an idea or concept, which is generally how I write, while fiction writers put a lot of effort into helping the reader visualize what is happening, which is what I think you do especially well. As for the images, I think the captions are the best part, but they wouldn't be good without a fitting image above. I think it continues the theme of imagery in the writing -- literally with an image -- which is why it is very easy to read and experience.Andy Pethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05159258049094512496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109150351375891279.post-86550579983542147402014-08-03T07:44:02.465-07:002014-08-03T07:44:02.465-07:00Thanks for the thoughts. I think "relatable&q...Thanks for the thoughts. I think "relatable" is definitely a feature math teachers look for on social media... which is probably why I have to acknowledge that they are NOT the audience for my serial. Not in the form I wrote it, at least. Ah well. At the least, my goal of entertaining is working out.<br /><br />Two questions though - if you don't read fiction, what makes you say I notice details like fiction writers would? And when you speak of the images, do you mean what I draw, the 'demotivational' theme, my captions, or is it the whole package in general? Just curious.Gregory Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547180132612659893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109150351375891279.post-71333892936650208272014-08-02T22:29:20.173-07:002014-08-02T22:29:20.173-07:00It's interesting that after reading a number o...It's interesting that after reading a number of your regular posts and looking through a little bit of the serial, I am actually more entertained by your non-fiction writing. Part of it is the fact that I just don't read fiction, like ever. But your normal posts are both complete (you notice lots of details like a fiction writer would include) and entertaining (never drop the images). However, they have the added benefit of being super relatable to another math teacher and someone who shares some patterns of thought. I get to know the character, YOU, really well and get to see how the story unfolds with the benefit of insight into teaching, teaching math, and the ability to interact with the main character when I choose via comments, Twitter, and possibly in real life once in a while.Andy Pethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05159258049094512496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109150351375891279.post-77882934651254312282014-07-13T17:15:56.128-07:002014-07-13T17:15:56.128-07:00Thanks for the thought! I've been sporadically...Thanks for the thought! I've been sporadically following the #july2014 folks (without comment, until now) and like the idea of writing for a challenge. It's just not my style (as I learned with JulNoWriMo). Glad it's working for you.<br />Glad I apparently provided insight too -- I'll be honest, this post started out serious, then when I got to point #3, it veered out into left field. I kept running with it, because, well, that's me. I also let it sit for 24 hours before posting, as I do, because sometimes I wonder if I'm a bit TOO random for public consumption. Maybe not? I suppose since I've now pinned it to my Twitter timeline, I'll have to hope not. Thanks again for reading!Gregory Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547180132612659893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109150351375891279.post-82462711867520381332014-07-12T18:22:26.422-07:002014-07-12T18:22:26.422-07:00This post made me think a little more deeply about...This post made me think a little more deeply about what I'm doing. I appreciate the question...and am still thinking about my answer. I am part of the #july2014challenge ...it was the spark I needed. I know that there is value in this experience...definitely for the writer, hopefully for the reader. I appreciate your insight!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com