November 20, 2021
Proof that writing is worthless?
My eight year old is currently obsessed with the Diary Of A Wimpy Kid book series.
She put two “Wimpy Kid” items on her Christmas list.
The first was...
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth
And the second was...
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Blank Journal
The Ugly Truth is the fifth novel in The Wimpy Kid series. It’s 225 pages long with a detailed (if juvenile) plot.
The Blank Journal is... well, a blank journal. It’s an empty notebook with a Wimpy Kid cover.
Here’s the thing...
The hardcover edition of The Ugly Truth is $8.17
The hardcover edition of The Blank Journal is $11.49
Is this proof that writing is less than worthless?
Why would someone pay more for a blank notebook than they would for a 200+ page novel?
If you have thoughts, hit reply...
Yours,
—J