How This Critter Crits
Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "Macro/Micro Critting"GROWTH? ADULATION? HURRY -- CHOOSE!
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Comment from c_lucas
I have my aversions to 1point/2 cents posts. Some I'll read because of the story line. Others I will promote before reading. I do not make a habit of reading 1/2's because I will get burned. The next day, the writer has promoted it. Very well written, Jay.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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I have my aversions to 1point/2 cents posts. Some I'll read because of the story line. Others I will promote before reading. I do not make a habit of reading 1/2's because I will get burned. The next day, the writer has promoted it. Very well written, Jay.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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I'm with you, Charlie. If a person doesn't think enough of his writing to promote it, I won't read it ... if I don't catch it when it is at the 50 % and 52 cents. Also, as much as I like a person's style, if he/she won't even give mine a chance I won't read them. Their absence from my posts is tantamount to saying, "I'll let you enjoy and learn from my posts, but I don't think yours has enough entertainment or learning value to read.
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You're welcome, Jay. Charlie
Comment from Dashjianta
An Interesting read, Jay. I like the ways you've compared the way you approach picking a piece to review with the way you looked at the houses around the one you'd gone to view, assessing whether or not it fits with your mindset.
Suggestions:
feet would be now scurrying about
--'now be' instead of 'be now'? Just sounds more natural to me.
I am referring - with an inclination of my head
--You have a hyphen instead of a dash here.
And if I'm not comfortable here - yet choose to
--Here too.
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015
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An Interesting read, Jay. I like the ways you've compared the way you approach picking a piece to review with the way you looked at the houses around the one you'd gone to view, assessing whether or not it fits with your mindset.
Suggestions:
feet would be now scurrying about
--'now be' instead of 'be now'? Just sounds more natural to me.
I am referring - with an inclination of my head
--You have a hyphen instead of a dash here.
And if I'm not comfortable here - yet choose to
--Here too.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your keen eye. I've made the above corrections, including the awkward phraseology. I'm glad this resonates with you, Alex.
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Mine pleasure :)
Comment from Tomes Johnston
This is yet another interesting and informative addition to the critiquing story that the author has created here. There is plenty of good advice here and this is inspirational writing. Well done indeed.
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015
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This is yet another interesting and informative addition to the critiquing story that the author has created here. There is plenty of good advice here and this is inspirational writing. Well done indeed.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015
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You are spoiling me, Tomes. I appreciate your 6's, but your kind words and the fact you are reading my posts means so much more. Thank you just for being here.
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Thanks to you also. Take care.
Comment from jpduck
I thought this was immaculate; a wonderful mix of wit and wisdom. I loved the way you started by setting up a 'fable', against which you could compare and contrast the essential points of the macro aspects of reviewing.
I agree, so much, with absolutely everything you have written here. I am particularly keen to see what you have to say in Macro, Part 2, on the subject of reviewing chapters. Personally, I won't even consider doing this unless I started reading it at Chapter 1. Nowadays my primary reason for registering myself as a 'fan' of someone is when I read a first chapter which I find particularly interesting or impressive, thus ensuring that I will be prompted when a new chapter is posted.
Adrian
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015
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I thought this was immaculate; a wonderful mix of wit and wisdom. I loved the way you started by setting up a 'fable', against which you could compare and contrast the essential points of the macro aspects of reviewing.
I agree, so much, with absolutely everything you have written here. I am particularly keen to see what you have to say in Macro, Part 2, on the subject of reviewing chapters. Personally, I won't even consider doing this unless I started reading it at Chapter 1. Nowadays my primary reason for registering myself as a 'fan' of someone is when I read a first chapter which I find particularly interesting or impressive, thus ensuring that I will be prompted when a new chapter is posted.
Adrian
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015
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Thank you so much, Adrian, for your 6 stars. I don't know about the wisdom. It's all really common sense. Kind of mundane until its mummified with the gauze of humor. Well, I was kinda proud of the extended metaphor of the house hunting with choosing a selection on FS.
You and I feel the same way about fanning.
Again, thanks, Adrian.
Comment from Eigle Rull
Wow! This post is very well written. It comes across and conveys your thoughts well. I can't say that I agree with all of your ideas, but most of them seem true and accurate. I had to stop and think about some of what you said, which makes it thought provoking. I enjoyed the way you compared critting with open-house. And your poor wife still standing there looking for you. I really enjoyed reading this interesting post. It held my attention well. Best wishes, my friend.
Always with respect,
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015
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Wow! This post is very well written. It comes across and conveys your thoughts well. I can't say that I agree with all of your ideas, but most of them seem true and accurate. I had to stop and think about some of what you said, which makes it thought provoking. I enjoyed the way you compared critting with open-house. And your poor wife still standing there looking for you. I really enjoyed reading this interesting post. It held my attention well. Best wishes, my friend.
Always with respect,
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015
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So glad to have you on board, Elgie. You seem to really dig deeply into the post. That's encouraging. Good luck with your writing.
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
Jay, these are all important considerations when reviewing. It's never good to review when in a bad mood, when there are too many distractions, or the one I am frequently guilty of, reviewing when too tired, If the subject matter is objectionable, I skip it. Good write,my friend. Have a great day~Debbie
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015
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Jay, these are all important considerations when reviewing. It's never good to review when in a bad mood, when there are too many distractions, or the one I am frequently guilty of, reviewing when too tired, If the subject matter is objectionable, I skip it. Good write,my friend. Have a great day~Debbie
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015
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Thank you, debbie, as usual for your spot-on comments. I always appreciate the evidence that one has read deeply and taken something from my post.
Comment from amahra
Hi Jay
I don't know how you do it. Where you get the money, I mean, to post two chapters and then post a short story on top of that. That's a lot of reading, Jay.
I liked the way you start the story off house hunting, then scale back to the critting. And I'm glad to know how seriously you take your fellow writers' work.
Let's assume I've found the neighborhood I can be comfortable in. [Let's assume I've found the neighborhood where I can be comfortable.] [Instead of ending with the preposition 'in']
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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Hi Jay
I don't know how you do it. Where you get the money, I mean, to post two chapters and then post a short story on top of that. That's a lot of reading, Jay.
I liked the way you start the story off house hunting, then scale back to the critting. And I'm glad to know how seriously you take your fellow writers' work.
Let's assume I've found the neighborhood I can be comfortable in. [Let's assume I've found the neighborhood where I can be comfortable.] [Instead of ending with the preposition 'in']
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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So happy you enjoyed this, Ama. I made the change you suggested. Sometimes I don't mind ending a sentence in a preposition. The difference is if I know what is grammatically correct and still choose to violate it the rule, I'm comfortable. In this case, I was just being sloppy. Thanks for your good eye!
Comment from Annette Gulliver
That was most entertaining Jay. I see you and your dear wife are 'Tyre Kickers' (note the British spelling. lol), when it comes to open houses. As for your methods of crit. I agree wholeheartedly; you cannot critique honestly if you have had a bad day; it comes through in your review. I prefer to sit down with a nice glass of red wine before I start reviewing. I always welcome your crit of my novice scribblings. I've got broad shoulders and can take criticism, but I have also learned so much from you along the way.
Looking forward to your next post on critting,
Annette
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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That was most entertaining Jay. I see you and your dear wife are 'Tyre Kickers' (note the British spelling. lol), when it comes to open houses. As for your methods of crit. I agree wholeheartedly; you cannot critique honestly if you have had a bad day; it comes through in your review. I prefer to sit down with a nice glass of red wine before I start reviewing. I always welcome your crit of my novice scribblings. I've got broad shoulders and can take criticism, but I have also learned so much from you along the way.
Looking forward to your next post on critting,
Annette
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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Thank you and bless you, Annette. I'm so happy you enjoyed the read and got something out of it as well.
Comment from Walu Feral
Hahahaha! G'day Jay. So did you buy the house mate? LOL. As always this is a very beautifully written chapter and also as always it is a very entertaining one. I have learned a lot from you Sir. Thanks buddy, cheers Fez
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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Hahahaha! G'day Jay. So did you buy the house mate? LOL. As always this is a very beautifully written chapter and also as always it is a very entertaining one. I have learned a lot from you Sir. Thanks buddy, cheers Fez
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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You are so welcome, Fez. And you are to be thanked as well, for you kind words and rating.
Comment from justafan
I will always make time to read and enjoy because I do enjoy your stuff...When I get a message that you have posted a piece I rush to see. I know it's going to be entertaining. I am never disappointed cause you are a hoot!!! I needed a laugh today!!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!
Always,
Justafan
Missy
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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I will always make time to read and enjoy because I do enjoy your stuff...When I get a message that you have posted a piece I rush to see. I know it's going to be entertaining. I am never disappointed cause you are a hoot!!! I needed a laugh today!!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!
Always,
Justafan
Missy
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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Ah, Missy, you sure know how to reward a fella. The six stars are beautiful this Saturday night. But your words throw off warmth as well as brightness. I love to be entertaining. Thank you for finding it so.
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It is a great pleasure to read your work Jay. I laugh and think to myself....will I ever be this confident in myself?...YOUR a master at work...I love it...:)
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You are so sweet, Missy. Practice never will make perfect, but 60 years of working at it doesn't hurt.
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I put off my writing for ohhh roughly 43 years...give or take...took the pen up at 62 so I am playing catch up!! :) Thank you for making this fun for me!!! I am learning a great deal as well :)
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Write only to satisfy yourself. If you can honestly do that, you'll satisfy your audience as well.
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wink :) gotcha!!