tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635254887060965792.post1563280110217002571..comments2023-08-15T04:19:14.114-05:00Comments on Word Wanderings: Take Your Writing to the Next LevelAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10072706769675479529noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635254887060965792.post-67575359082371922212010-08-03T17:08:04.819-05:002010-08-03T17:08:04.819-05:00Great points, Suz! I don't think anyone totall...Great points, Suz! I don't think anyone totally masters the art of writing. Like you said, even multi-pubbed authors can and do learn more.Linda Yezakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16359372692625786864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635254887060965792.post-51970234189583921052010-07-29T16:47:03.919-05:002010-07-29T16:47:03.919-05:00Those would-be authors who can't take criticis...Those would-be authors who can't take criticism are those who never get published. Maybe it's not the only reason, but a big one. <br /><br />I once tried to read someone's story, with alien characters containing lots of consonants, especially Q's, X's, and Z's. When I told him he needed to use simpler names to pronounce, he got all offended, saying something like "That's the way it is on another planet." But since he's writing for THIS planet, stories like this won't sell.<br /><br />~ VTVictor Travisonhttp://victortravison.webs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635254887060965792.post-41864471661754508032010-07-29T12:14:19.369-05:002010-07-29T12:14:19.369-05:00There is SO much to learn in writing, but followin...There is SO much to learn in writing, but following the advice of those with more experience is an excellent way to cut a few corners. Better yet, when we learn through critiques of our own work rather than through generic exercises, the lessons stick better.Suzannehttp://suzanne-hartmann.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635254887060965792.post-48097774227029209762010-07-28T16:43:10.409-05:002010-07-28T16:43:10.409-05:00This was some excellent advice. It is very hard to...This was some excellent advice. It is very hard to swallow criticism, but it is absolutley essential if we are to move forward as writers!Tracy Krausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066853243062725525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635254887060965792.post-23881221472975737922010-07-27T11:31:18.363-05:002010-07-27T11:31:18.363-05:00I know I learn more from gentle critiques than fro...I know I learn more from gentle critiques than from harsh ones. The harsh ones I figure they have some kind of ax to grind, but a gentle critique makes me think they care about the quality of my work. <br /><br />Therefore, when I'm on the critiquing end, I follow my own advice (the same as Suz's advice). I try to say as many good things I can about it before I point out the flaws. Just remember, with any critique, this is only the opinion of one person. Usually when more than one spot the same error, it's definitely time to rewrite.<br /><br />~ VTVictor Travisonhttp://victortravison.webs.comnoreply@blogger.com