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This week's question is: How important is good writing to you? In an ideal world, a book would be
beautifully written AND have great character development, plot, etc.
But in the real world, which do you prefer: (1) Great characters and
plot with lousy writing or (2) Middling character development and plot
but gorgeous writing?
MY ANSWER: Ooh that's a true toughie! Let's ponder this for a moment...I think the characters, plot, and world-building, etc. would have to be the best! If I can't get into the storyline or characters or understand the world...I'm not going to enjoy what I read. It can be beautifully written, but I won't like it. The elements to the story are what draw me in. The writing can be so-so or whatever, but I'd still love it!
This is where some self-published or even small press reads come in! I totally enjoy the storylines and characters and all that jazz. Maybe the writing isn't quite up to NYC standards, but it's still pretty darn good! I've given lots of 4 and 5 star ratings to reads like that!
So yes, characters, plot, world-building, etc are more important to me!
