I’ve been doing a lot of non-fiction writing, along with
working on my current wip. I’m also reading how-to books trying to strengthen
my skills. I recently read how often writers claim their ideas are stolen. Now I’ve
read this many times in my career but it always fascinates me. Who are we to
say someone stole our ideas? As writers we’re always looking for new ideas. It’s
very possible to come up with the same idea as another writer. The difference
will always be the voice – in fiction or non-fiction.
Back about 15 years ago (likely longer) I loved Danielle
Steele books. I wanted to write like her. I did write a book with the same type
of tone, setting, etc. that book stills sits in a drawer somewhere and will
likely never see the light of day. So much has changed since I wrote that book.
For one cell phones came in to play. Anyway, I came up with a great idea for
another book. I started writing it. Six months later Danielle published a book…it
was THE idea. I don’t want to say MY idea because frankly she wrote the book
and subbed it long before I thought of it. But at the time I did wish I’d
written it before her and subbed it. Though, the likelihood of me being published
back then was slim to none. I had no clue of the publishing world. To say I was
naïve was an understatement.
Some days I’d like to go back to those days of naivete. Life
was simpler. I just wrote and didn’t worry if I’d sell or if readers would
accept me. The only thing I did know was no one was stealing my ideas.
Drop by my blog tomorrow for a chance to win a copy of my
print book Ignite the Flames. This book has three of my stories – Splashing Good
Time, Ignited and Research Required.
Happy Tuesday
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