Diane Magras (she/her)My husband (a fellow writer) and I often talk about the concept of familiar originality (it comes from Tom Stoppard): how to create work that is original, close to our hearts, fulfilling our interests, and being true to ourselves; yet that has that flavor of familiarity that makes it marketable. I'm convinced that this is at the core of most published books.
LibbyScribblesThat's so interesting. Thank you for introducing me to the idea. So true.
@LibbyCutts It's certainly helped me as I go through ideas, pondering which one to spend time on (though I need to keep myself from thinking about it too much as I'm in the most creative, dreamy process). But it's an excellent revision tool: If you're really analytical, you can find those threads of familiarity in an original work, and emphasize them.
That sounds like fun! I really enjoy that sort of thing. Should be revising something soon and I'll keep it in mind.
Thanks!