I love how different each set of answers is. And I totally agree monsieur Troy; this platform is fertile ground, good soil, seedlings and fledglings have a fair chance to find their form among more developed writers that are so wonderfully accessible. I often feel like being part of an ongoing writers convention, with new 'workshops' and exchanges every single day. A free range chicken on the best courtyard full of live animals (sorry, just build a chicken-coop for the new arrivals at our farm). Thank you both Eleanor and Troy, this was the one closest to my heart so far.....
Wonderful words, Troy. Really loved reading all of this. It's been so great to have been with you here since early on. I don't even remember how we connected, but I'm so glad we did, because reading Lamb (well, anything you write!) continues to be one of the highlights on Substack. My mouth went 😲 (emoji for you ;) ) when you said "I’d also never written in first-person before because I found the frame of it limiting, but telling Lamb’s story through the eyes of the unnamed narrator has opened up a whole new dimension of storytelling for me." -- it's impossible to imagine the story being told in anything *but* first person!!
Thanks Nathan - I know, now that I've done Lamb, I fear I might be spoiled for third person! 😂 Gosh I don't remember how we connected either, but that IS the beauty of Substack - thanks for being there for me from the start. 💜
Your reflection on the paid model and workshop/criticism are interesting to read and spot on, I think. I also love the GIF and emoji tangent because it’s not really a tangent — it’s a personal style. You’ve really made something unique here, Troy, and it’s such a joy to read your work! 💫🤗
Thank you so much Kate - your support has been one of the shining examples of what we can do together on Substack, supporting each other in our early days. 💙❤️💛
💜🥂Love this series, Eleanor. Especially when I can learn more about people who already intrigue me. (@Mr. Troy Ford 😉)
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Love Troy. Love this interview. Thank you, Eleanor!
I love how different each set of answers is. And I totally agree monsieur Troy; this platform is fertile ground, good soil, seedlings and fledglings have a fair chance to find their form among more developed writers that are so wonderfully accessible. I often feel like being part of an ongoing writers convention, with new 'workshops' and exchanges every single day. A free range chicken on the best courtyard full of live animals (sorry, just build a chicken-coop for the new arrivals at our farm). Thank you both Eleanor and Troy, this was the one closest to my heart so far.....
haha Thanks Bertus - a chicken-coop for the soul? Sign me up! 🐥🐣🐤
Wonderful words, Troy. Really loved reading all of this. It's been so great to have been with you here since early on. I don't even remember how we connected, but I'm so glad we did, because reading Lamb (well, anything you write!) continues to be one of the highlights on Substack. My mouth went 😲 (emoji for you ;) ) when you said "I’d also never written in first-person before because I found the frame of it limiting, but telling Lamb’s story through the eyes of the unnamed narrator has opened up a whole new dimension of storytelling for me." -- it's impossible to imagine the story being told in anything *but* first person!!
Keep it up, my friend. Long haul!
Thanks Nathan - I know, now that I've done Lamb, I fear I might be spoiled for third person! 😂 Gosh I don't remember how we connected either, but that IS the beauty of Substack - thanks for being there for me from the start. 💜
Your brain cells are doing just fine Troy, I’d say you might even have a few to spare so I’m getting in line if you ever offer to share.
So fun reading this and poking around your “behind-the-scenes.” And because you can’t live without ‘em: 🤩🤘📖
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I’ve been reading Mr. Ford’s Substack for a year or so - always entertaining and insightful and clever!
Merci A.C.! Love the new new title... :D xo
thanks, it is the most apt so far...
Your reflection on the paid model and workshop/criticism are interesting to read and spot on, I think. I also love the GIF and emoji tangent because it’s not really a tangent — it’s a personal style. You’ve really made something unique here, Troy, and it’s such a joy to read your work! 💫🤗
Thank you so much Kate - your support has been one of the shining examples of what we can do together on Substack, supporting each other in our early days. 💙❤️💛
Orwell's Brave New World?
You got it!