幸运飞行艇官方开奖记录查询 Comments on: Surviving Criticism without Losing Confidence in Your Writing

幸运飞行艇官方开奖记录查询 By: darkocean

darkocean — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 03:06:00 +0000

I can take crits well, what I wasn’t prepared for was how I felt after not wining a Watty in this years Wattpad writing contest. I know it’s stupid there were over 100k entrys this year and only 10 awards given out. Perhaps I’m more sad that its closed now and that extra push to do better and try harder is gone?

幸运飞行艇官方开奖记录查询 By: Carl McKever

Carl McKever — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 07:59:00 +0000

In reply to Jay Lemming. I agree Jay. There has to be a balance between bad and good reviews for every author and writer. Any book that is all good, except the Bible, is not really good.

幸运飞行艇官方开奖记录查询 By: Carl McKever

Carl McKever — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 07:53:00 +0000

Mary,
This article was timely and needed. I deal with criticism on a weekly to daily basis. I’m a transparent writer with no strings attached, so my words can come off harsh and flamboyant. Other times, I’m calm and collective and my words can come off strong and encouraging. I’m looking for a balance. As you mentioned at the beginning of this article, feedback hurts. Every writer wants to know what their reader thinks. However, it’s important to analyze it and see if they’re trying to help you or hurt you. The longer you deal with rejection and criticism about things you write, the more strategies you come up with to try to cope. When the coping doesn’t work, you feel as if you’re living in a world of misery. At the end of the day, I want to be like Author #1 who laughs it off and let it go. A lot of great advice in this writing piece. Thanks for sharing!

幸运飞行艇官方开奖记录查询 By: How to Make Your Writing Critique Group Flourish | Positive Writer

How to Make Your Writing Critique Group Flourish | Positive Writer — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 04:53:00 +0000

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幸运飞行艇官方开奖记录查询 By: Jay Lemming

Jay Lemming — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 03:27:00 +0000

In the grand, universal scheme of things, there is NO truly great piece of writing. Meaning, you will ALWAYS be able to find someone willing to criticize your work. There has NEVER been a piece of writing that someone couldn’t suggest improving on. And yet we somehow want to believe that our piece will be different, that everyone will be riveted by our words and have not a thing to say about them. Of course this isn’t true. Marcy, you do a good job unbundling the writer’s experience in the face of criticism and for providing tips and suggestions for how writers should respond in a manner that doesn’t destroy their confidence. Cheers, Jay

幸运飞行艇官方开奖记录查询 By: Carnival of Creativity 2/8/15 | The Writing Reader

Carnival of Creativity 2/8/15 | The Writing Reader — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 13:04:57 +0000

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幸运飞行艇官方开奖记录查询 By: Marcy Mason McKay

Marcy Mason McKay — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 18:15:00 +0000

In reply to Adelaide Shaw.

Wise words, Adelaide. Thank you so much. This was my favorite part: “The point of criticism is to help improve the story; if the author agrees, then revise, if not, stand firm and submit elsewhere.”
Wonderful!

幸运飞行艇官方开奖记录查询 By: Bryan Hutchinson

Bryan Hutchinson — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 16:48:00 +0000

In reply to Joseph Corlett.

I get what you’re saying, Joseph, but I think the timing was off for the person and her comments. The contest was over and Marcy had just won a number of contest, it was her moment and didn’t deserve it to be spoiled by anyone, even someone who was a judge at another contest. She could have simply stated something like “Contact me if you want more details, enjoy your moment.”
I’ve met so many self-righteous spoilers and in this particular circumstance that person comes across that way.

幸运飞行艇官方开奖记录查询 By: Adelaide Shaw

Adelaide Shaw — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:50:00 +0000

Any comments from an editor means that the editor is willing to help improve the story. I take this as a good sign that the story has merit, but needs work, at least for this particular editor. I often find that I agree with the suggestions and do revisions and send it again if the editor has asked to see it again with revisions. Otherwise, I’ll submit it elsewhere. If I don’t agree with the suggestions I’ll explain to the editor why. A few times my explanations helped the editor see what she had not seen before, and the story was published as it was originally submitted. The point of criticism is to help improve the story; if the author agrees, then revise, if not, stand firm and submit elsewhere.

幸运飞行艇官方开奖记录查询 By: Joseph Corlett

Joseph Corlett — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:27:00 +0000

In reply to Marcy Mason McKay.

Ms. McKay:

Judging by your reply, I’m not sure you understand my comment. You are advising readers to assess the credentials of those criticizing. Undoubtedly, Larry McMurtry’s criticism of your western fiction means much more than that of your mom, but that doesn’t mean your mom is wrong.

I would agree with you that your protagonist’s poor grammar was appropriate, but the fact that your critic didn’t read, write, or publish YA is irrelevant.