What Sells?
Below Van Gogh, the famous painter talks about the Craft-work,
How it really works
"But to work with a view to sell,
is in my opinion,
not the proper way ,
neither should we consider the taste of the art-lover
- the great painters never did so!
For the sympathy, that sooner or later rewarded their efforts,
they had to thank only their own Honesty!
This is all I know about it , and I do not believe
that I require to know any more!
To work in order to find people who will appreciate one,
and in order to kindle love in them,
is a very different thing,
and naturally a very right one too!
But nothing of the nature of a speculation
should be attempted,
for this might turn out wrong;
and then much time would have been spent in vain! "
This is a sentiment that many a crafts-men share ;
William Zinnser, who wrote the famous book : On Writing Well: says this about Writing:
“Many folks ask me about how to write stuff, that sells in the market!
I always say to them , I don't know what sells in the market!
But I do know that if you write well and bring your uniqueness to your writing,
People look forward to it and you may sell “
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