tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post8243915875895344573..comments2023-04-06T04:37:39.726-04:00Comments on Wicked Writers: I've Got Your Critique Right HereUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post-65315752264196874302011-03-01T06:32:48.453-05:002011-03-01T06:32:48.453-05:00Wonderful dude! I am making a copy for my files --...Wonderful dude! I am making a copy for my files -- not much to add after that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post-28097100920755544092011-02-23T15:20:21.175-05:002011-02-23T15:20:21.175-05:00Briliant, Greg... just loved the lemmings... so mu...Briliant, Greg... just loved the lemmings... so much so, I just had to use them myself - I hope you don't mind! :)David Sartofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02925919930070976747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post-15398050056540911372011-02-23T09:15:37.002-05:002011-02-23T09:15:37.002-05:00whoops - missing a "you" before spanked....whoops - missing a "you" before spanked.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534284446634705363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post-58051351547845317422011-02-23T09:14:06.739-05:002011-02-23T09:14:06.739-05:00Are spanked outside the woodshed? I think I *could...Are spanked outside the woodshed? I think I *could* have some fun with that one ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534284446634705363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post-9768574767240540882011-02-22T17:32:16.893-05:002011-02-22T17:32:16.893-05:00Thanks, guys. I agree that critiques should be tho...Thanks, guys. I agree that critiques should be thorough and in-depth (if you have the time). While I don't expect a NY Times review, I also don't expect to be taken out behind the woodshed for petty things either.<br /><br />C.J., don't turn that "woodshed" comment into another novella, please.<br /><br />Sharon, nice to see that you haven't joined the crowd dissing my poor, poor adverbs. I mean, as you've demonstrated, the really enhance emotions in stories and add even more description without being verbose.<br /><br />J.D., well said. You took the words right out of my mouth (unfortunately, they're copyrighted, so pay up).<br /><br />I think one of the downsides to the Internet and cyberspace is that it allows everyone to be a writer. I'm not elitist but we've all seen the horrible writing being done by all these aspiring "writers." Maybe that's why so many of these critique groups aren't really worth it.Gregory Marshall Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046473659340557062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post-75336489410413404282011-02-22T10:53:23.181-05:002011-02-22T10:53:23.181-05:00Greg,
Wonderful resource of groups, and I'vw s...Greg,<br />Wonderful resource of groups, and I'vw saved them as a doc file. This age of ours, where everything is connected through cyberspace, really is made for writers. We have so many wonderful connections, both in person and online, and the luxury of being able to pick and choose until we get something right.<br /><br />I agree with the theme you've continued here: the relationship must be positive beyond everything else, and then the suggestions or the critiques are more valuable. Otherwise it's just a tussle and everybody loses. God knows we have enough trouble staying positive without other writers bashing us in the face very directly. Oh! I used an adverb.<br /><br />Did I tell you, they are my favorites?<br /><br />Really. Madly. Deeply.Sharon Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733653906932403080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post-49295788592451868712011-02-22T10:46:25.384-05:002011-02-22T10:46:25.384-05:00Great post Greg! You give sound advice on how to f...Great post Greg! You give sound advice on how to form a group and what it needs to be successful - kudos! I don't plan on doing any face to face, but if I do I'll be checking back here and trying your excellent suggestions.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534284446634705363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198581514056172349.post-39379811997612242792011-02-22T03:32:16.224-05:002011-02-22T03:32:16.224-05:00I hate when all a crit partner (or group) does is ...I hate when all a crit partner (or group) does is chew you out for your spelling or grammar. I want feedback on the strength (or weakness) of my scenes, my plot arch, character development, you know, the stuff that's actually important? You can be a grammar Jedi and still write a shitty story, so please, for the love of gods, don't try to sound smart by focusing on my grammar! :PJ. D. Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09779798394874091463noreply@blogger.com