How This Critter Crits
Viewing comments for Chapter 3 "Macro/Micro Critting -- Continued"GROWTH? ADULATION? HURRY -- CHOOSE!
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Comment from tecate
Three dots is ellipse? I knew that. I just didn't want to start showing off, and maybe ruining my chances to take advantage of all those fivers I've been throwing around. Sag...(there's another one) is the story of my life. Never really looked it in the eye before. Doesn't hurt as much as I assumed it would. In fact it's a nice feeling to be able to step away and start over with your goal more succinctly defined...Jesus, now I'm starting to sound like you...let me out of here...Tecate
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2006
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Three dots is ellipse? I knew that. I just didn't want to start showing off, and maybe ruining my chances to take advantage of all those fivers I've been throwing around. Sag...(there's another one) is the story of my life. Never really looked it in the eye before. Doesn't hurt as much as I assumed it would. In fact it's a nice feeling to be able to step away and start over with your goal more succinctly defined...Jesus, now I'm starting to sound like you...let me out of here...Tecate
Comment Written 10-Nov-2006
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2006
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Well, this should just about finsh it! Huh? How'd I do? I really do appreciate your hanging in there for the whole series, to date. I'm working on the notes and outline for Micro. So, in about 3 weeks it should be posted. Look forward to your commentary.
Jay
Comment from kintesiegel
God this is dense. I'm not sure if I learned anything either but I must say it is obvious that you enjoy the written word. I hope to encounter you again in these pages. People like you fascinate me.
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2006
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God this is dense. I'm not sure if I learned anything either but I must say it is obvious that you enjoy the written word. I hope to encounter you again in these pages. People like you fascinate me.
Comment Written 22-Oct-2006
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2006
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LOL. "Enjoy the written word." Is that kinda like saying "You like the sound of your own voice?" Thank you for reading it and I hope you encounter me, too. Jump aboard. The next segment will be out in a couple of weeks.
Jay
Comment from Soaring Eagle1
Well I like you writing you latterly put me to sleep. you will still get your five for your written word but I hat to fight reading it I closed it once then thought I will give it another try I don't understand what you hope to accomplish with this. Please understand I rate not on my likes or dislikes but your words and you work. Someone else might think it's a masterpiece. You use the word critter crits so many times there are coming out of my ears. This is something To enjoy at bedtime.
wilaby
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2006
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Well I like you writing you latterly put me to sleep. you will still get your five for your written word but I hat to fight reading it I closed it once then thought I will give it another try I don't understand what you hope to accomplish with this. Please understand I rate not on my likes or dislikes but your words and you work. Someone else might think it's a masterpiece. You use the word critter crits so many times there are coming out of my ears. This is something To enjoy at bedtime.
wilaby
Comment Written 22-Oct-2006
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2006
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My! Thank you wilaby for your directness. This CRITTER does appreciate all CRITS, believe it or not. Welcome aboard. If you choose to revisit, that is. Thanks again.
Jay
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thank you jay, and sorry about the nap
Comment from Frech54
This is my first experience with your writing and I find it very enjoyable. Your points are succinct, and put forth very well. I found nothing that needed work, or corrections, and I am on the way to start at the beginning. Nicely put.
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2006
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This is my first experience with your writing and I find it very enjoyable. Your points are succinct, and put forth very well. I found nothing that needed work, or corrections, and I am on the way to start at the beginning. Nicely put.
Comment Written 22-Oct-2006
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2006
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I am blushing all over the place. Don't call support to get your monitor fixed. It's me. Thanks again, French. I DO hope you'll tag along for the rest. You are a most welcome guest.
Jay
Comment from Wendyanne
I enjoyed your style Jay, ie, the way that you bring your family life into the serious art of critting novels. It seems to make the chapter more reader friendly if you know what I mean. Thanks for your tips.
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2006
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I enjoyed your style Jay, ie, the way that you bring your family life into the serious art of critting novels. It seems to make the chapter more reader friendly if you know what I mean. Thanks for your tips.
Comment Written 22-Oct-2006
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2006
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Thank you Wendyanne, for your confidence in what I'm trying to do. Hope you jump aboard. BTW, If you plan on continuing with the series, you might want to bookcase it. I won't be able to promote the other segments like I did the first three. There just isn't enough time to crit writings, accrue member $$ and use them to promote ? not and do a creditable job on the pieces I'm critting.
Thanks again...
Jay
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Thanks for reminding me to bookcase it. I'm on my way to do that right now.
Comment from ooo JO ooo
Hi jaysquires,
Your essays always rivet my attention. It's okay if you detour once or twice en route to the arena; the scenery is entertaining, inspirational and educational.
Thanks for sharing. I look forward to reading more.
Best to you,
:) Jo
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2006
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Hi jaysquires,
Your essays always rivet my attention. It's okay if you detour once or twice en route to the arena; the scenery is entertaining, inspirational and educational.
Thanks for sharing. I look forward to reading more.
Best to you,
:) Jo
Comment Written 22-Oct-2006
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2006
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And, I look forward to having you on board, Jo. You are always a welcomed guest at this critter's cyber-home. BTW, If you plan on continuing with the series, you might want to bookcase it. I won't be able to promote the other segments like I did the first three. There just isn't enough time to crit writings, accrue member $$ and use them to promote ? not and do a creditable job on the pieces I'm critting.
Jay
Comment from LovnPeace
Hmm..it was long lol...i just received a cri also t of too many-metaphors,...lol...seriously i think you were trying to pique our curiosity into reading your mystery thriller. i can tell you are a talented writer. Happy writing. L&P*
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2006
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Hmm..it was long lol...i just received a cri also t of too many-metaphors,...lol...seriously i think you were trying to pique our curiosity into reading your mystery thriller. i can tell you are a talented writer. Happy writing. L&P*
Comment Written 22-Oct-2006
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2006
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Well, I did take a lot of the sag from the middle. Now it's sagacious. LOL. Thanks for your confidence in the series, though, L&P. I appreciate more than you know having you along. BTW, If you plan on continuing with the series, you might want to bookcase it. I won't be able to promote the other segments like I did the first three. There just isn't enough time to crit writings, accrue member $$ and use them to promote ? not and do a creditable job on the pieces I'm critting.
Thanks again.
Jay
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I hear you. :+)
Comment from $hogun
While I have yet to read the last installment, so as to be completely up to speed, I really enjoyed that.
You write well (clearly) and I am very happy that you have decided to publish your thoughts on the subject of critiques. I fear that the common creative soul in a little too fragile, and am glad that someone of your stature is taking it upon yourself to explain to everyone that an honest "critter" is the most valuable.
I agree that the editing stages of writing should be viewed as business, not pleasure, (so to speak) "Cut the crap and show me the good stuff!" mentality.
The final anecdote is particularly uplifting, simply because writers need 'John Q Public' or Mrs. Reads thirty books a year to look over their work. Not someone who will appreciate the ins and outs of alliteration and use of verb noun structure. Not to say that isn't important, but the first priority of writing should be for people to love it and not necessarily know why.
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2006
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While I have yet to read the last installment, so as to be completely up to speed, I really enjoyed that.
You write well (clearly) and I am very happy that you have decided to publish your thoughts on the subject of critiques. I fear that the common creative soul in a little too fragile, and am glad that someone of your stature is taking it upon yourself to explain to everyone that an honest "critter" is the most valuable.
I agree that the editing stages of writing should be viewed as business, not pleasure, (so to speak) "Cut the crap and show me the good stuff!" mentality.
The final anecdote is particularly uplifting, simply because writers need 'John Q Public' or Mrs. Reads thirty books a year to look over their work. Not someone who will appreciate the ins and outs of alliteration and use of verb noun structure. Not to say that isn't important, but the first priority of writing should be for people to love it and not necessarily know why.
Comment Written 21-Oct-2006
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2006
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Thank you so much $hogun for your kind comments. I'm glad you are getting something from the series. BTW, If you plan on continuing with the series, you might want to bookmark it. I won't be able to promote the other segments like I did the first three. There just isn't enough time to crit writings, accrue member $$ and use them to promote ? not and do a creditable job on the pieces I'm critting.
Thank you again for your kind words.
Jay
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Okay, what is bookmark? I am starting to see what you mean about collecting the member dollars! Geeze. By the way how much did it cost to bump your piece to the top? (If it's not too much to ask...)
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I may have meant book case. Go to your "My" tab and choose book case. What you do is choose a particular work and put it in your book case. Then, whenever a writer posts a new chapter for that book you are notified. That way you get to read it while it's got some $$ attached to it.
I think it was $30 member dollars to get me to number 2, plus about 20 pumps and some banners. It takes me about a month and a half to get that many dollars and pumps. Thats a lot of critting.
Regards,
Jay
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Ah, thank you.
Comment from rivki1111
Hi, this was good and i sort of got the drift of what you are trying to do with this chapter...light dawned, he, he
Some of it I agreed with and some I didn't, for example, I am one of those people who are very resistant to author's notes etc...My bio would read..."i have nothing to say".....I think authors notes detract from the work and take away any subtlties of meaning that the person might take away from reading...because you have defined it to much. Plus, they often take away the necessity for people to read on because you have over described...and given away to much. So, i resist the temptation to be so completely understood.
This was well written even if some of the things I don't understand or don't agree with. Nothing to fix for me, this is a work that I would recommend to other readers for review, cheers, rebekah
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2006
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Hi, this was good and i sort of got the drift of what you are trying to do with this chapter...light dawned, he, he
Some of it I agreed with and some I didn't, for example, I am one of those people who are very resistant to author's notes etc...My bio would read..."i have nothing to say".....I think authors notes detract from the work and take away any subtlties of meaning that the person might take away from reading...because you have defined it to much. Plus, they often take away the necessity for people to read on because you have over described...and given away to much. So, i resist the temptation to be so completely understood.
This was well written even if some of the things I don't understand or don't agree with. Nothing to fix for me, this is a work that I would recommend to other readers for review, cheers, rebekah
Comment Written 21-Oct-2006
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2006
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Hey, Rebekah, thanks for the detailed crit. I don't expect everyone to agree. I set this up for me -- and anyone else to use or adapt. I'm just so thrilled you read it and would recommend it to others. BTW, If you plan on continuing with the series, you might want to bookmark it. I won't be able to promote the other segments like I did the first three. There just isn't enough time to crit writings, accrue member $$ and use them to promote ? not and do a creditable job on the pieces I'm critting. Thanks again for your support.
Comment from E. W. Crowe
Your voice comes through so clearly it makes the piece enjoyable to read. It's almost like having a conversation with you. Albeit, a very, very one-sided conversation. Good Job. This is interesting--all the way through.
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2006
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Your voice comes through so clearly it makes the piece enjoyable to read. It's almost like having a conversation with you. Albeit, a very, very one-sided conversation. Good Job. This is interesting--all the way through.
Comment Written 21-Oct-2006
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2006
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Hey, E.W., it's been a while. Thanks for your comments. I do so much appreciate your reading my series. BTW, If you plan on continuing with the series, you might want to bookmark it. I won't be able to promote the other segments like I did the first three. There just isn't enough time to crit writings, accrue member $$ and use them to promote ? not and do a creditable job on the pieces I'm critting. Thanks again.
Jay
