How This Critter Crits
Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "Macro/Micro Critting"GROWTH? ADULATION? HURRY -- CHOOSE!
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Comment from dweigt
Glad I have a "six" left for this. I enjoyed the backstory, presented humorously, and the deft way you segue into the meat of your essay. The analogies are apt and amusing, and skillfully done.
I appreciate your description of how you select your next victim... er... subject. I have had similar thoughts as I perused the lists.
Keep writing!
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2017
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Glad I have a "six" left for this. I enjoyed the backstory, presented humorously, and the deft way you segue into the meat of your essay. The analogies are apt and amusing, and skillfully done.
I appreciate your description of how you select your next victim... er... subject. I have had similar thoughts as I perused the lists.
Keep writing!
Comment Written 28-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2017
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My second time answering this. Thank you, so much, for the six stars. (I wish I had written down your first name when you gave it the last review.) Thrilled you enjoyed the extended metaphor.
Comment from Dawn Munro
LOL! "...a bevy aaaAHAHA! My dear, you CAN write! *HUGE grin*
Roseana isn't looking at all bewildered; if anything, she looks bemused, greets me with a sigh and says, "So, tell me Dawn - how are YOU? I hear Jay has been knocking around your neck of the woods lately. Don't tell me you're selling?"
Yes, I am. (*grin*)
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2017
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LOL! "...a bevy aaaAHAHA! My dear, you CAN write! *HUGE grin*
Roseana isn't looking at all bewildered; if anything, she looks bemused, greets me with a sigh and says, "So, tell me Dawn - how are YOU? I hear Jay has been knocking around your neck of the woods lately. Don't tell me you're selling?"
Yes, I am. (*grin*)
Comment Written 28-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2017
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Dawn, you Dickens you! But she did ask the question, didn't she? And you so delightfully answered it. LOL, thanks for the sixer, dear Dawn and for your flattering words.
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:)) Always a pleasure. :))
Comment from giraffmang
Hi Jay,
I agree that there are many things to consider when undertaking the issue of reviewing, critting, critiquing or whatever. Sadly, many don't really bother to ask these questions in the hunt for the elusive dollar or a move up the rankings. I think this can be seen on the site to a large degree. I notice that the top ranked reviewers are rarely the recognised ones or those who feature in reviewer of the month.
An average review of four lines doesn't really do justice to a posting of 1500 plus words...
I myself have a list of criteria I measure before reviewing anything and sometimes I get a little way in and decide it's not worth it, or I'm bored or actually not in the mood. I do abandon some, others I come back to, and others... I get out my skipping rope.
This post is nicely framed too.
All the best
G
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2017
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Hi Jay,
I agree that there are many things to consider when undertaking the issue of reviewing, critting, critiquing or whatever. Sadly, many don't really bother to ask these questions in the hunt for the elusive dollar or a move up the rankings. I think this can be seen on the site to a large degree. I notice that the top ranked reviewers are rarely the recognised ones or those who feature in reviewer of the month.
An average review of four lines doesn't really do justice to a posting of 1500 plus words...
I myself have a list of criteria I measure before reviewing anything and sometimes I get a little way in and decide it's not worth it, or I'm bored or actually not in the mood. I do abandon some, others I come back to, and others... I get out my skipping rope.
This post is nicely framed too.
All the best
G
Comment Written 28-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2017
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So happy you enjoyed reading this G. I have tremendous respect for you as a writer and a critter.
Comment from F. Wehr3
I love your take on how and why you crit. Yes, there's definitely baggage we bring into someone else's story. Sometimes, I love the author, but I still can't crit it because my mind isn't in the right place. Oh well, there goes my opportunity for a pump. Maybe, tomorrow will be better.
Good stuff,
Russell
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2017
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I love your take on how and why you crit. Yes, there's definitely baggage we bring into someone else's story. Sometimes, I love the author, but I still can't crit it because my mind isn't in the right place. Oh well, there goes my opportunity for a pump. Maybe, tomorrow will be better.
Good stuff,
Russell
Comment Written 28-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2017
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Great observations, Russell. I'm glad reading my post elicited it. I'm always honored to have you reading and weighing in on my posts.
Comment from apky
>>So the first consideration is: do I have enough time and am I in the right mindset to do justice to another's pride and joy?<<
It was at this point that I got into it, Jay. Personally, I think the reviewing system here is a little flawed. I never in my life believed in "paid" reviews as objective enough, however highly ranked the reviewer is ranked worldwide. It's how they earn their living so they're going for the money not the quality or quantity.
I think your thoughts are sterling, noble, considerate - in theory. Not in practise, and certainly not here in FS, if the reviews I've received could be used as my yardstick. The thing is, how else should we assist each other here, if not by the flawed system in place here?
Unfortunately, I'm out of sixes. I really treasured this, Jay.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2017
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>>So the first consideration is: do I have enough time and am I in the right mindset to do justice to another's pride and joy?<<
It was at this point that I got into it, Jay. Personally, I think the reviewing system here is a little flawed. I never in my life believed in "paid" reviews as objective enough, however highly ranked the reviewer is ranked worldwide. It's how they earn their living so they're going for the money not the quality or quantity.
I think your thoughts are sterling, noble, considerate - in theory. Not in practise, and certainly not here in FS, if the reviews I've received could be used as my yardstick. The thing is, how else should we assist each other here, if not by the flawed system in place here?
Unfortunately, I'm out of sixes. I really treasured this, Jay.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2017
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Life, itself, is flawed, so our crits are bound to be flawed as well. I'm thrilled you enjoyed reading this, Apky, and it far outweighs a six. Just keep reading!
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi Jay; thank you for sharing your philosophy about when to hit 'skip,' and when to simply take the time to read the piece. We need to lay aside our prejudice to the subject and take the writing on its own merits.
I learned a great deal from this chapter and I look forward to the next. With that being said, I must tell you that your writing continues to delight me with the style and flow.
I didn't see any nits or SPAG
~patty~
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2017
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Hi Jay; thank you for sharing your philosophy about when to hit 'skip,' and when to simply take the time to read the piece. We need to lay aside our prejudice to the subject and take the writing on its own merits.
I learned a great deal from this chapter and I look forward to the next. With that being said, I must tell you that your writing continues to delight me with the style and flow.
I didn't see any nits or SPAG
~patty~
Comment Written 28-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2017
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Far more than teaching, my interest is to entertain and bring joy to the reader. Just knowing you are waiting for the next means the world to me.
Comment from Thal1959
This is very well written, Jay. Good style and good points made. We all have our reviewing styles and forms. Unfortunately, there are no mandatory files that a newbie must read before reviewing other people's works. Generally, if I start reading something that is not in my comfort zone, and it fails me - I will leave it without reviewing. But if it manages to keep my interest all the way through, I'll give it a good review... it has to have been well written if a genre that normally doesn't appeal to me holds my interest to the end.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2017
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This is very well written, Jay. Good style and good points made. We all have our reviewing styles and forms. Unfortunately, there are no mandatory files that a newbie must read before reviewing other people's works. Generally, if I start reading something that is not in my comfort zone, and it fails me - I will leave it without reviewing. But if it manages to keep my interest all the way through, I'll give it a good review... it has to have been well written if a genre that normally doesn't appeal to me holds my interest to the end.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2017
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Apparently this kept your attention to the end. Thanks so much for your kind crit, Thal. Hopefully, I'll have you aboard for the remainder of the series.
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You're welcome - it was my pleasure, Jay.
Comment from Antoine Charlemaine
Just wanted to let you know I read - and appreciated - this. (Gosh, did I just leave a space before and after my hyphens? It's writer's purgatory for me... :) ) You are one complicated dude, dude. I doubt we could be friends after all. I think my simple brain would frustrate you no end. We'd end up arguing. It just couldn't work... I DID enjoy the house-hunting analogy, though. Very clever of you. One thing interests me... Here in Oz owners have to vacate whenever there is an open house, and they usually only 'open' for a couple of hours. The agents are always there to hassle and there is the obligatory 'fill in the form, sir' formality. Keeps blow-ins like you away, I suppose. :)
Ant.
reply by the author on 10-May-2015
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Just wanted to let you know I read - and appreciated - this. (Gosh, did I just leave a space before and after my hyphens? It's writer's purgatory for me... :) ) You are one complicated dude, dude. I doubt we could be friends after all. I think my simple brain would frustrate you no end. We'd end up arguing. It just couldn't work... I DID enjoy the house-hunting analogy, though. Very clever of you. One thing interests me... Here in Oz owners have to vacate whenever there is an open house, and they usually only 'open' for a couple of hours. The agents are always there to hassle and there is the obligatory 'fill in the form, sir' formality. Keeps blow-ins like you away, I suppose. :)
Ant.
Comment Written 09-May-2015
reply by the author on 10-May-2015
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It's funny you should think me complicated. I find myself sliding off the sides of superficial. Thank you so much, Ant for the generous words and of course for the sixer. You are important to me.
Comment from bob cullen
Must confess I haven't read, I'm still recovering from shock. I just searched Amazon Books looking for your book 'The Dead Of Winter.' There is one copy available. I now know why it didn't sell. The asking price was $2526.76.
I ordered ten copies and I charged them to your credit card. They will be arriving soon.
I didn't ask the cost of postage to Australia
reply by the author on 04-May-2015
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Must confess I haven't read, I'm still recovering from shock. I just searched Amazon Books looking for your book 'The Dead Of Winter.' There is one copy available. I now know why it didn't sell. The asking price was $2526.76.
I ordered ten copies and I charged them to your credit card. They will be arriving soon.
I didn't ask the cost of postage to Australia
Comment Written 04-May-2015
reply by the author on 04-May-2015
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You are too much, Bob. I have a lawsuit pending with Amazon. It was supposed to be offered at $1,000 for one week only. I'm glad you used my credit card. The debit only had 25,000 in it.
Comment from Cat of Letters
This is so well written, and so true - about the chapter 17 of the novel -ironically close to where I am now in Zahir's novel.
You did make me laugh with the Clampett's hovel and Barbie's precious domicile.
I am glad you have decided to resurrect this series.
Best wishes, Alison
reply by the author on 04-May-2015
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This is so well written, and so true - about the chapter 17 of the novel -ironically close to where I am now in Zahir's novel.
You did make me laugh with the Clampett's hovel and Barbie's precious domicile.
I am glad you have decided to resurrect this series.
Best wishes, Alison
Comment Written 03-May-2015
reply by the author on 04-May-2015
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You are making me so proud to have written this series and having it find a home in your mind. I appreciate you.