You’ve probably heard it before…any nonfiction book could be whittled down and written in about 3 pages.
So why take time to write the other two or three hundred that go along with it? Because readers want to immerse themselves in it. They don’t just want the bullet points, they want the experience, they want to feel like they took time to do something worthwhile.
They get more out of it and hold on to more of it.
It works.
The author usually knows the simplicity of what he/she’s doing or pointing out or arguing for, but with more context comes greater attachment.
In music, things get turned around all too often.
Artists have the long form kinda sorta figured out…the album, the concert experience, the three hour business dinner meeting.
If you’re a seasoned artist, you give context, experience, feeling and value in long form situations.
But is it despite yourself?
You can do the long form (maybe even pretty well), but do you know your bullet point version?
What are you all about?
What is the point?
Sum up yourself.
What is the meat and potatoes of the thing?
If you have an album, if you’ve played a couple hundred shows, if you’re sitting down for business meetings, you probably have your books-worth of material…but be sure to have a GREAT book summary page ready to go.
I’m always interested in your perspective, whether affirming or dissenting. Continue the conversation anytime: gabethebassplayer@gmail.com