Do you like writing or reading tear-jerkers?
Got any thoughts on what makes a story a tear-jerker in a good way, rather than being depressing?
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
The tears of an editor
Do you like writing or reading tear-jerkers?
Got any thoughts on what makes a story a tear-jerker in a good way, rather than being depressing?
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I think a sad story needs hope or a sense of moving on to stop it being too depressing for the womags. I haven't read yours yet, but I will look forward to seeing it.
Bernadette makes an excellent point. We don't read our womags to feel worse - but at the same time, don't we all love a bit of a weep?
I agree. An uplifting ending, even if it's not exactly a happy ever after, does make a big difference.
What a lovely comment, Patsy. I love a tearjerker and I'm looking forward to reading yours :-) xx
Congratulations on the publication, Patsy. As look as it's an 'aawww' tearjerker then that's fine. I hope I get to read it. I'll have to get my mom on the case and send it on over :)
Moving stories, yes! I think they'll always be popular... that 'lump in the throat' moment. Can't always be guaranteed, of course, but lovely when it works. It's about Acceptance plus some Hope, perhaps?
Even the editors` comment brings a happy tear to my eye - wonderful, Patsy, that you moved them in a perfectly-balanced manner
When you get comments like that you know you've done a very good story, Patsy.
I love a tearjerker too! Look forward to reading this Patsy!
Well done on bringing tears to the eyes of two very seasoned editors, Patsy. I look forward to reading the story. Good wishes,
Kate Hogan.
Thanks, everyone!
I think it's a very good sign to cause such emotion in an editor or reader and I do like this kind of story now and then.
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