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The definition of a hack
Posted: 05 May 2010 19:49
by Robspierre
I've been reading Steven Pressfield's The War of Art, his treatise on writing and creativity.
He gives the following definition of a hack:
I learned this from Robert McKee, A hack, he says, is a writer who second-guesses his audience. When the hack sits down to work, he doesn't ask himself what's in his own heart. He asks what the market is looking for.
Pressfield goes on to write:
The hack condescends to his audience. He thinks he's superior to them.
Rob
Re: The definition of a hack
Posted: 05 May 2010 19:57
by SandChigger
Nice. And oh so apt with regard to our favorite hack.
[Edited; didn't like my original wording. AR FTW!
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Re: The definition of a hack
Posted: 05 May 2010 20:31
by TheDukester
Damn, that's perfect.
+++++
(I did his Rommel book on audio last year ... good stuff)
Re: The definition of a hack
Posted: 05 May 2010 20:33
by Nekhrun
Those could fit into a #McDune tweet.
Re: The definition of a hack
Posted: 05 May 2010 20:44
by TheDukester
Re: The definition of a hack
Posted: 05 May 2010 20:48
by Nekhrun
Love it.
Re: The definition of a hack
Posted: 05 May 2010 21:09
by Tleszer
Nice!
Re: The definition of a hack
Posted: 05 May 2010 21:44
by Robspierre
TheDukester wrote:Damn, that's perfect.
+++++
(I did his Rommel book on audio last year ... good stuff)
Dukester, have you read any of his other work? Great stuff.
Rob
Re: The definition of a hack
Posted: 05 May 2010 21:57
by TheDukester
Just that one. I've heard of Gates of Fire, of course. Maybe I'll put it in the queue ... I'm always on the lookout for my "next read."
Re: The definition of a hack
Posted: 05 May 2010 22:09
by Robspierre
I've read everything but The legend of Bagger Vance.
Gates of Fire is what 300 wishes it could of been. I cannot recommend it enough. Powerful storytelling.
Rob
