What a snob!

[kemper]

> > zanooda:
> > 
> > I finally got to this thread today and realized that I'm not sure what exactly "bad writing" means :-). Is it *just* about the language, like poor vocabulary, for example? Or is there more? I remember how Steven King said that Stephenie Meyer can't write, and how she said that she is not a writer but a storyteller. I'm not sure though that I know the difference. I mean, if someone came up with a fascinating story but then wrote it down sooo badly that no one can get through it, would it still be a good story :-)?
 
> Alla:
> 
> Oh yes, OMG many times yes. The distinction bad writer but good storyteller escapes me too for the exact reasons you described - 

Kemper now:
I think the best example of a good storyteller and horrid writer is the creator/destroyer of Star Wars, George Lucas.  Though I do admire his willingness to be made fun of by Robot Chicken and Family Guy.

His story could have been so rich but it was watered down making a weak sauce.

Kemper