“Executives become afraid to make any creative decisions or to go against what’s already been done for fear of losing their jobs. Oh - the bad music I’ve listened to! The entire business comes down to quarterly profits - and money is the biggest destroyer of art and creativity, whether it be music or literature.”
I couldn’t agree more with this quote (and it’s such a shame that corporations are singlehandedly ruining art by mass producing only what they think will make money). I turn more and more to indie creators because their authentic voices and passion for what they do make all the difference.
Thanks for reading and commenting, Daisy! I'm so with you on that. Indie is where it's at these days, especially with niche genres and interesting, original storytelling. I appreciate your support for indies!
The same quote struck me for the same reason. Could not agree more! If I had a dollar for every industry insider who told me the setting and characters in my historical novel were too unconventional to publish... um, that's why thought they'd be interesting to write about!
I'm SO sorry for such an extended delay in replying (I'm currently writing nonstop...). It is soooo sad how creativity and art usually get destroyed when corporations and big money gets involved.... Thanks for reading the article.
I’m enjoying this interview, and you have a way of bringing out the best in your authors. Looking forward to part 2.
Thank you, Sandra! I appreciate that. Part Two is available to read now.
https://storyletter.substack.com/p/interview-with-diane-hatz-part-two
“Executives become afraid to make any creative decisions or to go against what’s already been done for fear of losing their jobs. Oh - the bad music I’ve listened to! The entire business comes down to quarterly profits - and money is the biggest destroyer of art and creativity, whether it be music or literature.”
I couldn’t agree more with this quote (and it’s such a shame that corporations are singlehandedly ruining art by mass producing only what they think will make money). I turn more and more to indie creators because their authentic voices and passion for what they do make all the difference.
Thanks for reading and commenting, Daisy! I'm so with you on that. Indie is where it's at these days, especially with niche genres and interesting, original storytelling. I appreciate your support for indies!
The same quote struck me for the same reason. Could not agree more! If I had a dollar for every industry insider who told me the setting and characters in my historical novel were too unconventional to publish... um, that's why thought they'd be interesting to write about!
Fantastic interview. Looking forward to Part 2!
I'm SO sorry for such an extended delay in replying (I'm currently writing nonstop...). It is soooo sad how creativity and art usually get destroyed when corporations and big money gets involved.... Thanks for reading the article.