How This Critter Crits
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Comment from Martie
Dear Jay
I haven't given many sixes. Not because I haven't read some wonderfuls here, but because they don't always hit the right cord in me that needed to hear whatever the writing was saying. (does that make sense?)
This chapter hits home for me. I'm going to read it again. First though...I need to look up that word, "exegesis".
I'm back from looking it up. I like that word, but I managed to read the whole chapter without knowing its meaning....could it be that I found out by the read? I think so. Thank you for this.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2007
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Dear Jay
I haven't given many sixes. Not because I haven't read some wonderfuls here, but because they don't always hit the right cord in me that needed to hear whatever the writing was saying. (does that make sense?)
This chapter hits home for me. I'm going to read it again. First though...I need to look up that word, "exegesis".
I'm back from looking it up. I like that word, but I managed to read the whole chapter without knowing its meaning....could it be that I found out by the read? I think so. Thank you for this.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2007
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2007
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Bless you, Martie! At first I thought you were boycotting my series, lol, and then --ka-pow! -- A sixer! You know how I admire you for your dedication and talent, Martie. It makes it all the more meaningful to get such accolades from you on my book. Thank you so much!
Jay
Comment from nora arjuna
Hi, Jay. I did read this. Great input as always. I admit to use multiple POV's in my writing. At times it will clear some misunderstandings and provide fresh insights to the reader.
Sorry, I can't afford to write interesting review this time. Something to do with a dense head. Just know that I appreciate all the lessons so far.
Write on! :)
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2007
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Hi, Jay. I did read this. Great input as always. I admit to use multiple POV's in my writing. At times it will clear some misunderstandings and provide fresh insights to the reader.
Sorry, I can't afford to write interesting review this time. Something to do with a dense head. Just know that I appreciate all the lessons so far.
Write on! :)
Comment Written 16-Mar-2007
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2007
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Arjuna, you never have a dense head! Thank you for being here for me. There is not a thing wrong with multiple POVs as long as handled well. Your continued support is valuable to me.
Jay
Comment from mmichelle97219
I love reading this collection. It is like taking a class again to relearn all the basics that I unlearned since leaving college 100 years ago. It is nice to get back to the core of how things work. You are so helpful, and don't leave the reader scratching their heads feeling unintelligent. Excellent addition.
Michelle
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2007
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I love reading this collection. It is like taking a class again to relearn all the basics that I unlearned since leaving college 100 years ago. It is nice to get back to the core of how things work. You are so helpful, and don't leave the reader scratching their heads feeling unintelligent. Excellent addition.
Michelle
Comment Written 16-Mar-2007
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2007
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Wow, michelle. You make me blush. But you also make me want to rush and get the next segment out. Keep a lookout for it. I hope it gets to a greater depth! Thank you so much for being you.
Jay
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I couldn't be anything else ;-P You are most desering of the praise.
Michelle
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I couldn't be anything else ;-P You are most desering of the praise.
Michelle
Comment from Sandie_the_Goddess
very well written...no spags to mention...i liked the flow very much from beginning to end...thank you for sharing looking forward to reading more of your work
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2007
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very well written...no spags to mention...i liked the flow very much from beginning to end...thank you for sharing looking forward to reading more of your work
Comment Written 15-Mar-2007
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2007
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Sandie. I hope you stay aboard for the remaining chapters.
Jay
Comment from Focused True North
This is a well-written and instructive posting. I'll have to go back and read earlier chapters as time permits. I love to read anyting about 'writing' and this particular one is first class all the way.
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2007
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This is a well-written and instructive posting. I'll have to go back and read earlier chapters as time permits. I love to read anyting about 'writing' and this particular one is first class all the way.
Comment Written 15-Mar-2007
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2007
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You are so kind, Focused TN. I appreciate your wanting to go back and sample some of the earlier fare. Hopefully, you'll stay aboard for the sessions to come as well. I have high hopes for them.
Jay
Comment from Cairn Destop
I must admit that I didn't see this as a "lesson" or an "insight" into your mode or method of reviewing material. What I saw was an exploration of the POV issue for anyone writing. Thought your most instructive line was the one about asking if the author could use another viewpoint and do as well. Will admit that with my books I do indeed explore the POV issue when in the initial draft. As you noted, having a different character creates a different reaction. Noted no SPAG.
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2007
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I must admit that I didn't see this as a "lesson" or an "insight" into your mode or method of reviewing material. What I saw was an exploration of the POV issue for anyone writing. Thought your most instructive line was the one about asking if the author could use another viewpoint and do as well. Will admit that with my books I do indeed explore the POV issue when in the initial draft. As you noted, having a different character creates a different reaction. Noted no SPAG.
Comment Written 15-Mar-2007
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2007
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No spag! No spag! lol, thank you Cairn... You are truly right. The exploration of POV is integral for anyone writing. And, I contend you can't help but improve your own POV issues by studying same from other writers. I do not study each short story I read at a deep level (perhaps I should make that clear to the readers of this series), I have found in those I did study deeply some instances in which I observed that a change of viewpoint might have improved the story. My observation of this doesn't change their story, but it does refine my tastes and enables me to help other writers by suggesting in my crits that they explore certain POV possibilities -- especially in light of whose story it is. I do REALLY thank you, though, for the obvious depth at which you read this chapter.
Jay
Comment from Plaid
Another interesting and informative addition to critting and story writing. I enjoyed reading and thank you once again for sharing your knowledge and making us all better writers and reviewers!
I had a few minor suggestions:
back to your seats just yet[.] I promise you the curtain = New sentence here?
She is going to turn on the engine = a female mechanic - cool!
important to try to stay [uninterruptedly] in touch with what = this felt like a speed bump - rephrase?
whose head (s) the writer wants his reader = whose [head(s)] the writer wants his reader
I'm used to seeing point of view abreviated with caps, i.e., POV (not that there's any rule I'm aware of here, I just think it stands out better).
Great job!
Cheers,
Plaid
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2007
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Another interesting and informative addition to critting and story writing. I enjoyed reading and thank you once again for sharing your knowledge and making us all better writers and reviewers!
I had a few minor suggestions:
back to your seats just yet[.] I promise you the curtain = New sentence here?
She is going to turn on the engine = a female mechanic - cool!
important to try to stay [uninterruptedly] in touch with what = this felt like a speed bump - rephrase?
whose head (s) the writer wants his reader = whose [head(s)] the writer wants his reader
I'm used to seeing point of view abreviated with caps, i.e., POV (not that there's any rule I'm aware of here, I just think it stands out better).
Great job!
Cheers,
Plaid
Comment Written 15-Mar-2007
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2007
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Thank you, Plaid, for your valuable input. I'll be copying your suggestions out with the others (yours was the second to mention the "speed bump" area), and going to re-enter the text after the crits slow down. I have a horror of doing my editing while someone is trying to access the chapter and getting a "Not Available" notificatiopn -- and then not going back to it. Trust me, though. They will be looked at very closely.
Jay
Comment from mjesecina
This is very good work with interesting idea and strong message.I enjoyed in reading it because there is not any second to be boring.I am looking forward for next..All best from Mjesecina!
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2007
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This is very good work with interesting idea and strong message.I enjoyed in reading it because there is not any second to be boring.I am looking forward for next..All best from Mjesecina!
Comment Written 15-Mar-2007
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2007
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Thank you so much, mjesecina, for stopping by. I hope you hitch a ride on future editions. I need your support.
Jay
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You have my support!
Comment from BOSSY 311
This is an excellent write. The formatting has contrast, which I personally like.
Your presentation was professional and organized. I see no error in this work. '
Nice writing-
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2007
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This is an excellent write. The formatting has contrast, which I personally like.
Your presentation was professional and organized. I see no error in this work. '
Nice writing-
Comment Written 15-Mar-2007
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2007
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Wow, Bossy, coming from someone whose writing I respect, this is high praise. Please stay aboard. I'd love to have you looking over the chapters to come.
Jay
Comment from Cleric Jack
This was great. You make a lot of good points. (I enjoyed the car analogy.) And your piece adds to the wealth of writing knowledge that is available on this website. That's why we are all here, to learn from one another. Wonderful job!
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2007
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This was great. You make a lot of good points. (I enjoyed the car analogy.) And your piece adds to the wealth of writing knowledge that is available on this website. That's why we are all here, to learn from one another. Wonderful job!
Comment Written 15-Mar-2007
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2007
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I appreciate your kind words, Jack. I'm just glad you have been able to find something to take away with you. You are welcome back anytime!
Jay