Extemporaneous musings, occasionally poetic, about life in its richly varied dimensions, especially as relates to history, theology, law, literature, science, by one who is an attorney, ordained minister, historian, writer, and African American.
Friday, February 15, 2013
OF WRITING AND PUBLICATION
OF WRITING AND PUBLICATION
by Rev. Dr. Larry Delano Coleman
A number of very well-meaning persons have recommended that I publish my writings in book form. I take the view that it is better that a writer be read than published.
All kinds of books sit on library shelves for years in between check-outs. Far more sit unread at home on book shelves, or, worse yet, in boxes, still unread. To reiterate, a writer's greatest desire is to be read. Few, indeed, are they who can hope to earn a living as professional authors these days, when book stores are closing!
As for publication, I do that daily on Facebook, Email and my blog, Larryslibrary@blogspot.com. "Cast thy bread upon the waters, and after many days you shall find it." Eccl. 11:1
I am alive. I enrich the cosmos with seed that I am freely given, which is, miraculously, replaced like the meal in the bottom of the widow's barrel, daily. All of my needs are met. I still have joy!
But, your publication suggestion is appreciated, nonetheless! Indeed, I thank you for it and I am honored by the suggestion!
Of course, I am self-published, already. My novelette, THE COLORED GREEN TREE, is available at Amazon.com in book form and on Kindle. That must suffice until my change comes! God bless!