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China Report News (Huang Chufang reports) Recently, the "Dongguan Literature and Art Review" domestic famous journal editor revision meeting was held in the Dongguan Federation of Literary and Art Circles. The event includes two activities, including the first and poetry revision meeting, literary criticism works and prose revision meeting, sponsored by the Dongguan Federation of Literary and Art Circles, co-organized by the Dongguan Writers Association and the Dongguan Literary and Art Critics Association, aiming to cultivate a group of well-known domestic literary and artistic creation teams and literary and artistic masters, and launch a number of influential literary and artistic masterpieces in the domestic province.
At the revision meeting of the Literary and Art Criticism Works and Prose Group, Ji Ran, assistant editor-in-chief of Writer's Digest, Chen Ran, deputy editor-in-chief of "Creative Commentary", Zhu Tiejun, editor-in-chief of "Special Zone Literature", Zhong Daoyu, editor-in-chief of "Xijiang Literature and Art", and representatives of Dongguan literary and art writers attended the event. The revision meeting was presided over by Hu Lei, vice chairman of the Dongguan Federation of Literary and Art Circles, director of the creation department, and chairman of the Municipal Writers Association. During the revision meeting, four experts in the field of literature and art carefully "took the pulse" and gave one-on-one comments and guidance on more than 30 prose and literary criticism works collected from Dongguan City, pointed out the advantages and shortcomings of the works, and put forward suggestions for revision and improvement.
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Tell a good "big article" with "small incisions" and be in-depth and detailed
At the revision meeting, Ji Ran, assistant editor-in-chief of Writer's Digest, put forward his understanding of prose creation. He said that in the narrative of prose, it is very important to choose the right entry point. For example, in travelogues, a historical event is often chosen as the starting point, and in this article on the theme of hometown, some authors choose mother and tea as the starting point, both of which are the themes to be expressed in the article, and they are also the memories that the author will never forget. In addition, he believes that in addition to choosing the right entry point, it is also necessary to pay attention to the coherence of logic, show the details of life, and express personal feelings, only in this way can you create a truly engaging story.
Chen Ran, deputy editor-in-chief of "Creative Commentary", talked about the relationship between "grandeur and detail" in literary criticism in combination with the submitted works. In his opinion, the grand idea, while appealing, may seem too general in a review. When it comes to literary criticism, sometimes "less is more". Focusing on a specific point to dig deeper and analyze can be more in-depth and convincing. In general, it is very important that literary criticism needs to be in-depth, detailed, supported by examples, and targeted to the characteristics and problems of the genre.
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Sincerity is the greatest skill, and it is the most moving
When talking about the writing skills of prose, Zhu Tiejun, editor-in-chief of "Special Zone Literature", said that prose should have literary and aesthetic attributes, and beautiful prose should hide sparkles in ordinary narratives, so that people can see the winding paths and feel the taste of the article. As a mature writer, one should avoid using overly clichéd phrases and should instead strive for a higher level of innovation and originality. When it comes to writing, finding your own unique language and perspective is key, and writers should constantly hone their language and find their own voice in order to stand out from the crowd.
Zhong Daoyu, editor-in-chief of Xijiang Literature and Art, believes that sincere emotion is the most attractive element in prose. In prose, true feelings are as indispensable to people as sunlight, air, and soil. Some descriptions that show the real details of life are often more wonderful than literature, and it is difficult to write such a sense of reality by relying solely on the author's imagination. He pointed out that if a work does not have a deep understanding and expression of the human heart and human nature, then it may lack transcendent appeal. Authentic writing is not just about engaging readers, it should have depth and breadth.
Build a bridge for creative talents to make the "literary and artistic Dongguan army" bigger and stronger
At the revision meeting, the experts made a comprehensive review and analysis of the submitted works with a professional vision, and pointed out the advantages and shortcomings of the works objectively and in detail. Representatives of Dongguan writers in the literary and art circles who attended the meeting said that the experts' careful and meticulous analysis benefited them a lot.
Dongguan writer Zhou Zhiwen said that through this face-to-face revision meeting with famous editors of famous magazines, he has a stronger enthusiasm for literary and artistic creation, and also clarified the direction that needs to be improved in the future. It is hoped that the Dongguan Federation of Literary and Art Circles can organize more such activities, so that everyone can get more opportunities to communicate and learn face-to-face with experts, which is also very beneficial to improve the overall creative level of Dongguan's literary and artistic team.
Dongguan writer Yang Xinlian said that the "Dongguan Literature and Art Discussion" series of activities is a bridge for the growth of Dongguan's literary and artistic creators built by the Dongguan Federation of Literary and Art Circles.
In recent years, with the in-depth promotion of the construction of a culturally strong city, the atmosphere of literary and artistic creation in Dongguan has become increasingly strong, attracting a group of potential literary and artistic creative talents, and creating a series of fruitful literary and artistic masterpieces. In order to continue to expand and strengthen the "Literary and Artistic Dongguan Army", the Dongguan Federation of Literary and Art Circles has built a platform and built a position through activities such as "Dongguan Literary and Art Discussions", and widely invited famous editors of domestic literary and artistic journals to guide the literary and artistic creation of Dongguan City, effectively enhance the creative ability of Dongguan literary and artistic creators, and inject a steady stream of impetus into creating more excellent local literary and artistic works and helping the prosperity and development of Dongguan's literary and artistic undertakings. (Contributed by: Organizer).