tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post6635768461371564178..comments2024-03-08T09:09:27.748-05:00Comments on Tara Tyler Talks: Where have all the readers gone?Tara Tylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-79559963214080623892014-06-09T16:42:15.645-04:002014-06-09T16:42:15.645-04:00I myself am guilty of reading less with tv and com...I myself am guilty of reading less with tv and computer time taking up a lot of free time which honestly should be spent reading. I think you've tapped into a shift in terms of how humans entertain themselves- one that affects the race as a whole rather than any one particular sub-section. I'd like to think we'll find ways to invest our time in reading before an electricity-destroying apocalypse, though...<br />Congrats to you on Broken Branch Falls and to Tyrean on Champion in Flight!!!Bevimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924337684790883853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-3144349558026824792014-06-08T21:12:48.140-04:002014-06-08T21:12:48.140-04:00YES to all of this! I talk about reading whenever ...YES to all of this! I talk about reading whenever I can, especially with younger kids. It seems like the STORIES still grab people, but that they're not as likely to go out and seek ANOTHER story, even if they found one they liked. That's concerning. But on the plus side, I think new publishing options for writers mean there are new avenues by which to entice new readers. Not only to intro them to our individual books, but to intro them to a passion for reading in general!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680066584646789184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-78133746686185485132014-06-08T04:31:01.932-04:002014-06-08T04:31:01.932-04:00You're right! there seems to be more writers t...You're right! there seems to be more writers than readers.<br />I still take time to read aloud to my grade 8 & 9 learners during a classroom lesson (even though they're supposed to do a lot of reading at home... )<br />I even resort to "bribery" to get them to read. Reward them with a treat... chocolate/fudge seems to work...Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-31244485768102974922014-06-06T16:07:14.214-04:002014-06-06T16:07:14.214-04:00Thanks you so much, Tara!!!
And yes, I feel the s...Thanks you so much, Tara!!!<br /><br />And yes, I feel the same way about readers and writers. I try to encourage everyone I know to read - not my books, but any book. I write up little e-mails with summer reading suggestions for friends every year especially when someone actually asks me what I recommend. <br /><br />I'm thinking I need to start posting more about books on my blog or on facebook, and keep talking about it.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-66931786775600357522014-06-06T11:47:53.902-04:002014-06-06T11:47:53.902-04:00Oh my gosh, this is so true! I do miss the good ol...Oh my gosh, this is so true! I do miss the good old days, sigh. <br /><br />I've always enjoyed reading and hope my toddlers become avid readers themselves. They're not allowed much TV and I read to them daily; fingers crossed it works as good brainwashing lol. <br /><br />SK Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601373778228160390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-73343230975488272752014-06-06T05:04:12.081-04:002014-06-06T05:04:12.081-04:00The only thing I think can be done to make it cool...The only thing I think can be done to make it cool to read is to keep writing cool books. <br /><br />Maybe that sounds counter-intuitive, but I can count on my two hands the amount of avid readers my age who were avid readers before Harry Potter came out. Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-54506617303868264452014-06-05T22:32:10.403-04:002014-06-05T22:32:10.403-04:00I miss the days when I had lots of time to read. ...I miss the days when I had lots of time to read. :)Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17323788304469008867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-83038159911384694412014-06-05T14:30:14.632-04:002014-06-05T14:30:14.632-04:00Funny, I miss the old days too... I guess our whol...Funny, I miss the old days too... I guess our whole generation does. It seem time is speeding by us so quickly because we have so many options and so many things to keep up with. Before it was just school, work, dinner, family time, TV.... that's it. No computers were around when I was a kid. EEEK! Can you even imagine what the kids today with do if they didn't have all their electronics? <br /><br />WE read, played games, and watched the ten channels. LOL have to laugh at that one. <br /><br />Reading is certainly becoming harder to do. I know I don't read as much as I used to because of so many other obligations...Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-31616655809610169592014-06-05T12:04:33.183-04:002014-06-05T12:04:33.183-04:00I'm amazed by the number of people who don'...I'm amazed by the number of people who don't enjoy reading. It's such a shame. I couldn't live without reading. TBMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12062603677194826834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-21648474986024462642014-06-05T10:35:58.046-04:002014-06-05T10:35:58.046-04:00Yep, the times are changing and I'm not sure I...Yep, the times are changing and I'm not sure I always like the change. Having an e-reader lets me read more books, but I miss the way some of the older books let you into the story a little more slowly, instead of having to throw you immediately into the action. I loved the Harry Potter books, but if you believe the experts, they wouldn't make it in today's world. Too bad.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-55950036750674798772014-06-05T06:36:44.893-04:002014-06-05T06:36:44.893-04:00I've always loved reading, but despite seeing ...I've always loved reading, but despite seeing me read as they were growing up, none of my boys are interested in reading. But I think you're right, short of no phones, i-pads, computer games, I have no idea how to get people to connect to books.<br />Suzanne @ <a href="http://www.suzannes-tribe.blogspot.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Suzannes-Tribe</a><br />xSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15210964582774377295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-46988411617757933942014-06-05T05:57:32.004-04:002014-06-05T05:57:32.004-04:00i love the discussion! great points raised here!
w...i love the discussion! great points raised here!<br />writers are the best readers!<br />writers should keep writing to put great stories out there!<br />readers can be found in new places now, not just reading hard copies!<br />and parents can set limitations on the devices, giving kids (& themselves) the option and time to read more! (i do this tho it's very hard! and in the summer we have a goal chart for reading plus assignments from school)Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-87791882083943629792014-06-05T03:20:08.048-04:002014-06-05T03:20:08.048-04:00I am raising two avid readers, so they all haven&#...I am raising two avid readers, so they all haven't gone :)Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-321084651354765832014-06-04T22:45:06.206-04:002014-06-04T22:45:06.206-04:00My kids all love to read. They love their devices,...My kids all love to read. They love their devices, but there's no doubt they love to read too. We all prefer to read the book before seeing the corresponding movie. <br /><br />I do think we owe it to readers to write outstanding books. Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-18945645075243534632014-06-04T21:42:55.417-04:002014-06-04T21:42:55.417-04:00I think you've touched on something that will ...I think you've touched on something that will be a problem in the next few years. The traditional publishing process was like a funnel...only select people made it on shelves. If everyone can publish, who will be left to read it all? Although writers are the most avid readers...Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-33711262485281016022014-06-04T20:29:43.840-04:002014-06-04T20:29:43.840-04:00I do fear the next generation. I have cable, but I...I do fear the next generation. I have cable, but I still read and read and read. I don't know what to do except letting folks know how much I love to read.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-90166527095800141622014-06-04T19:40:19.696-04:002014-06-04T19:40:19.696-04:00I get discouraged, too, seeing how much material i...I get discouraged, too, seeing how much material is out there. But I've started paying more attention to those pages I used to skip: the acknowledgements and the copywright page. If they mention an editor, that's a positive sign!JoLynne Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01029955836072785693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-87226942274716871052014-06-04T18:25:40.576-04:002014-06-04T18:25:40.576-04:00While I agree on some level about the scary declin...While I agree on some level about the scary decline in people calling themselves "readers," I do think there's more interest in books because of the movies made from them. I notice this uptick especially in my genre, YA, and am glad for the extra boost.<br /><br />I think I'm still stuck in some old technologies, no smart phone, only a Kindle rather than a tablet. And I like it that way. It's nice to have a life outside of devices. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-66406741626332731262014-06-04T18:05:21.324-04:002014-06-04T18:05:21.324-04:00Congrats to Tyrean. I think we as parents have the...Congrats to Tyrean. I think we as parents have the responsibility to teach kids that love of reading. I'm not sure I miss the old days except that everything was cheaper.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-90770139455354195842014-06-04T17:23:41.972-04:002014-06-04T17:23:41.972-04:00I always loved reading, having had hyperlexia at a...I always loved reading, having had hyperlexia at age three, reading several grade levels up, and largely having graduated to adult novels by age fourteen. It's hard to understand young people today who hate reading and think it's stupid and boring. I also don't understand young people who need a fad like Harry Potter or Twilight to get into reading, or the claim that "at least kids are reading," even if it's the same books over and over again, or only massively popular books.<br /><br />I think it's good there are books for reluctant readers, but I hate seeing that becoming a trend across all books in general. I get that reluctant readers appreciate more white space, shorter books, small chapters and scenes, etc., but that doesn't mean every single book merits those devices. I also think it's great that graphic novels have become so popular, since that can be a really good introduction to serious reading.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-70102588920151208012014-06-04T15:51:43.543-04:002014-06-04T15:51:43.543-04:00First, I want to say I love the new look of your b...First, I want to say I love the new look of your blog. The last couple of months have been chaotic, and I have not visited blogs as much as I did. Love the look.<br /><br />I am a voracious reader. My fave authors cannot produce enough, fast enough to keep me satisfied, so I think if you win your readers all that other won't matter so much. <br /><br />However, the next generations are different. Our whole school systems are changing. Can you believe they no longer teach cursive writing? That is not just an intellectual skill, it is also a motor skill and attention to detail skill. What are they thinking? <br /><br />I think that is one of the biggest problems, and why kids are not the readers they use to be. They are cutting out play time. Did you know there are studies that show play teaches survival and coping skills? It also teaches problem solving. <br /><br />So I do not think it is the deluge of new authors that are the problem, although they should care about the quality of their product more. I think it is a symptom of our society in general. <br /> <br />I think we as authors carry the flame, and hopefully things will right themselves in change as we learn, grow, and find better ways. <br /><br />It is the rebel that brings more change, and usually against the normal--outside the box. It may take generations or century to see true change and acceptance once the rebellion is launched. It is why our society for all its flaws is great and terrible at the same time. <br /><br />Wow, that was a long winded reply, but you got me to thinking, lol. <br /><br />Juneta at <a href="http://junetakey.com/" rel="nofollow">Writer's Gambit</a><br />Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-88268934611018096402014-06-04T15:22:16.306-04:002014-06-04T15:22:16.306-04:00So true about the readers, and I won't get on ...So true about the readers, and I won't get on my soapbox here about why I think ALL self published authors should be professionally edited. Suffice it to say, ALL traditionally published writers are professionally edited before their books go live. Why should SP authors be any different? And it would sure give "us" a better name... I don't think there is only one answer to your question about youth reading. I think it's going to take a lot of change in the manner in which they read as well as the form. Just because someone prefers Mangas over the classics doesn't mean they aren't reading. I think some adults/media judge by this criteria.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-44033326176908646472014-06-04T14:36:59.518-04:002014-06-04T14:36:59.518-04:00I think it's simply easier to find other thing...I think it's simply easier to find other things to do in this day and age and reading is suffering for it. We want things/information faster and in easily digested media (why read a book when you can watch the movie, etc). Is reading a dying form with the next generation? It is a sad thought indeed. <br /><br />IDK if I've said it last time but I just LOVE your cover for Broken Branch Falls! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-23872996190797208232014-06-04T12:37:55.055-04:002014-06-04T12:37:55.055-04:00I used to worry about my daughter when she was you...I used to worry about my daughter when she was young. She hated to read. It wasn't until adulthood that she became addicted to reading. She borrowed one of my Stephen King books and that was all she wrote. Now she takes books out of the library 3 or 4 at a time.<br /><br />Have a great day Tara and BTW, I absolutely am IN LOVE with the cover of Broken Branch Falls. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-56692165583412664612014-06-04T12:15:53.162-04:002014-06-04T12:15:53.162-04:00I know what you mean about the future generation. ...I know what you mean about the future generation. All I can say is that it only takes one good book to light a fire under a generation of readers. I know adults who don't read, but I also know plenty who do. I do worry about the mass of self pubbing writers who get to that stage before they're ready. On the other hand, there might be gems there. It's hard to know what will spark the imagination of millions. (Fifty Shades of what??)Renahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02767762370997304308noreply@blogger.com