A historical overview and general summary of The Divine Comedy

[@BrandonsBookshelf]

I am always so impressed when you do these! Love to hear your insights and more about your writing!

[@Ursulas_Odds_and_Sods]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and learning about my work.

[@tomaria100]

Excellent in every way. Great to see your joy, to be informed, and to learn more of your writing plans. A word of caution, I'm afraid your beautiful child could be stolen. I don't share even the title of my wip.

[@Ursulas_Odds_and_Sods]

The writer Jane Friedman has addressed the concept of idea theft on her blog, and explains why, while it can happen, it's nearly impossible. "I guarantee that others have similar ideas; you see it happen all the time in the business. Chalk it up to cultural zeitgeist. While I don’t advocate advertising your idea far and yon, or putting flashing lights around it on your blog, the chances that an agent, editor, critique partner, or stranger will: (a) steal your idea (b) execute your idea better than you (c) AND be able to sell it … are next to zero. It is not worth worrying about. Share your work with trusted advisers, send it to agents/editors for consideration, and talk about aspects of it on your blog. No problem. Unless you are known in the industry for coming up with million-dollar high concepts, it’s not likely you’ll experience idea theft. And while, sure, someone can steal your idea, they can’t possibly execute it or interpret it in the same way you can. No one can be you. That is your best protection of all."

[@tomaria100]

@@Ursulas_Odds_and_Sods Thanks, Ursula - clear and sound advice.