"H" Is For Hard

[cbertsch]

The piece I'm writing is making me enormously anxious. Even though I know it's likely that my subject will find fault with much of it, I still want him to like it. At the same time, though, it won't be worth anything unless I put my own stamp on it. I guess that's what makes this kind of journalism so hard. I keep thinking about how happy Dennis Cooper was to be writing a profile for Spin on Bob Mould, only to end up pissing him off despite the best of intentions. Being a fan isn't enough. In the end, I have to stand up for my own perspective regardless of the consequences. I just wish that I could once and for all renounce the dream of pleasing everyone. That's a shortcut to madness.

Comments

[cbertsch.livejournal.com]

Thanks. That is helpful. Part of the problem with the guy I'm writing about is that he has been written about a great deal and is also an accomplished writer himself. He doesn't need the publicity. So it's easier for him to tee off.

[jakemacalister.livejournal.com]

Oh, I know a little about that I quoted ME Kerr and she was very specific about the context of her quote. Still not the powder keg you seem to be strattling. Good Luck, CB.

[cbertsch.livejournal.com]

My powder keg is very smart and very clued in to possible misrepresentation.