How This Critter Crits
Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "Macro/Micro Critting"GROWTH? ADULATION? HURRY -- CHOOSE!
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Comment from wizard_of_oz
I got your point, I often skip reviewing stories and poems which is beyond my grasp and agree that it would be unfair to make a review when you're not in the right mind set. I'm learning, thanks.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2006
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I got your point, I often skip reviewing stories and poems which is beyond my grasp and agree that it would be unfair to make a review when you're not in the right mind set. I'm learning, thanks.
Comment Written 20-Oct-2006
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2006
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Thanks wizard, for going back and catching the earlier segments. Does this mean I get to keep you for the future installments. Hint. You might want to bookmark, since I'm not going to be able to promote the next chapter as much. I do appreciate SO MUCH having you aboard.
Comment from Granny Sandy
When all the chapters are finished and your book is ready I want to be first in line to buy one. I'm sure some frequent reminders of these skills (maybe for a few minutes while in the library) will be a great tool in my R&R kit as well as my writer's tool bag.
Thanks again
GS
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2006
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When all the chapters are finished and your book is ready I want to be first in line to buy one. I'm sure some frequent reminders of these skills (maybe for a few minutes while in the library) will be a great tool in my R&R kit as well as my writer's tool bag.
Thanks again
GS
Comment Written 18-Oct-2006
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2006
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You got it Granny -- if it ever makes publication. It's pretty much FS specific. Thanks, though for your support. Love it.
Jay
Comment from SamPark
JaySquires This was the equivalent to watching "Sixty Minutes" and finding fourty five of them have been turned over to the guy in the back who does the humor pieces. A fairly pleasant event. I cant think of his name right now, but I have enjoyed him for years. Your laughs are frequent and well spaced. and your description of your "hobby" reminds me sharply of my wife and I yardsailing. My wife and her mom have an activity called "caloopin" which is sort of shopping times ten, a bit too much for one not raised to it. Give me poetry. Thanks. Sam
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2006
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JaySquires This was the equivalent to watching "Sixty Minutes" and finding fourty five of them have been turned over to the guy in the back who does the humor pieces. A fairly pleasant event. I cant think of his name right now, but I have enjoyed him for years. Your laughs are frequent and well spaced. and your description of your "hobby" reminds me sharply of my wife and I yardsailing. My wife and her mom have an activity called "caloopin" which is sort of shopping times ten, a bit too much for one not raised to it. Give me poetry. Thanks. Sam
Comment Written 07-Oct-2006
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2006
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Thank you so much, Sam for your kindness. I try to keep most everything I write "light" and that's best done by humor, I think. Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I hope to see you for the next segments.
Jay
Comment from bookishfabler
Ah, ha! I found this little piece on chapter two. So, it is no problem going back and only reading one chapter. I liked this one, More than likely, I will like the first one. Then if I like the first chapter, I need only bookmark this and BINGO! Jay will be in my mailbox, next time he puts something out there.
What's this? Jay is offering 10 points and a buck thirty-two. Excellent.
I get what you mean. I just skipped the story before yours, because it didn't seem to be my thing. I rather just keep going until something strikes my fancy.
I don't go to open houses. What my husband and I do, is go to model homes. Being that we live in the Sunshine State, there are plenty. No presure of bothering anyone but the sales rep. We too, have no interest of buying, but what fun to look.
So, dear Jay, I am going back for a peek at chapter one. Thanks for sharing
bookishfabler
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2006
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Ah, ha! I found this little piece on chapter two. So, it is no problem going back and only reading one chapter. I liked this one, More than likely, I will like the first one. Then if I like the first chapter, I need only bookmark this and BINGO! Jay will be in my mailbox, next time he puts something out there.
What's this? Jay is offering 10 points and a buck thirty-two. Excellent.
I get what you mean. I just skipped the story before yours, because it didn't seem to be my thing. I rather just keep going until something strikes my fancy.
I don't go to open houses. What my husband and I do, is go to model homes. Being that we live in the Sunshine State, there are plenty. No presure of bothering anyone but the sales rep. We too, have no interest of buying, but what fun to look.
So, dear Jay, I am going back for a peek at chapter one. Thanks for sharing
bookishfabler
Comment Written 07-Oct-2006
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2006
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Good having you back, bookishfabler. I've enjoyed your company. Oh, we go to the model homes as well. As a matter of fact, I enjoy them more. And, sometimes they cookies and coffee. One of them had a full course meal. We ate, looked and left. Hope you enjoy the future chapters.
Jay
Comment from Goejsen
How I love your writings. You're totally right about the way you could approach reviewing. Being new to Fan Story I have already faced some of the problems you run into. Being a Lutheran I shouldn't choose to review a poem writting by a burning catholic telling about how Luther spoiled the real church. I can read it, get clever and then click next. But your writing makes me want to read it all through and I agree so much with you and plan to learn from what you're writing.
Goejsen, Denmark.
(and yes - I've read the Prologue too even if I just jumped on to the next chapter without reviewing it.)
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2006
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How I love your writings. You're totally right about the way you could approach reviewing. Being new to Fan Story I have already faced some of the problems you run into. Being a Lutheran I shouldn't choose to review a poem writting by a burning catholic telling about how Luther spoiled the real church. I can read it, get clever and then click next. But your writing makes me want to read it all through and I agree so much with you and plan to learn from what you're writing.
Goejsen, Denmark.
(and yes - I've read the Prologue too even if I just jumped on to the next chapter without reviewing it.)
Comment Written 07-Oct-2006
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2006
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Thanks Goejsen, for your encouragement and the wonderful things you said. Jump aboard. I'm hoping to have another installment in a couple of weeks. Thanks again.
Jay
Comment from Lady & Louis
Greetings!
You'll be relieved to know that I am reviewing this with a clear conscience... but I laughed to myself and said "mea culpa" about some of those considerations. I also found myself nodding at the mention of some of the "can I do justice to this" categories - spiritual works in particular. I was interested when you mentioned writers wanting people to interview "cold" in the middle of a book - mostly I've seen "please at least read the prologue first" messages. And when some reviewers ask for an explanation of things that happened chapters ago... mm, well.
I found the introduction with the house-hunting a little long, but since it was entertaining and I knew it had a point, I happily went along for the ride, so to speak.
Other than that very slight consideration, I found nothing to criticise or suggest. And you can indent, you fiend...
cheers
La Maitresse
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2006
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Greetings!
You'll be relieved to know that I am reviewing this with a clear conscience... but I laughed to myself and said "mea culpa" about some of those considerations. I also found myself nodding at the mention of some of the "can I do justice to this" categories - spiritual works in particular. I was interested when you mentioned writers wanting people to interview "cold" in the middle of a book - mostly I've seen "please at least read the prologue first" messages. And when some reviewers ask for an explanation of things that happened chapters ago... mm, well.
I found the introduction with the house-hunting a little long, but since it was entertaining and I knew it had a point, I happily went along for the ride, so to speak.
Other than that very slight consideration, I found nothing to criticise or suggest. And you can indent, you fiend...
cheers
La Maitresse
Comment Written 07-Oct-2006
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2006
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Thank you so very much, La, for your encouraging comments. Yes, I know the househunting thing was a bit long ( but, you know, I've given up trying to write short things -- everything just keeps expanding, like I have no control over it ). And, yours isn't the only comment about that. IN FACT, I mention that in my next segment. Won't you visit me then? Thanks, again...
Jay
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I certainly will visit you again Jay, in fact I was thinking I must bookshelf this one to keep up with it. I know what you mean about things growing without any assistance - my narrative does the same thing...
ciao!
La Ma
Comment from Plaid
I loved this piece! Very funny, and it grabbed my attention after being up for 19 hours, a good sign.
This line made me laugh out loud: "Double friggin click on "Next."
My only suggestion is on the use of hyphens: you have some double, some single. I'm new to the site, but I've been admonished on using them myself. I think it would be best to stick to single hyphens, and try to remove as many as you can. I'd look the rules up in my grammar books, but they are buried somewhere because I moved recently... Okay, that was six month's ago, but you get the picture.
Thanks for sharing,
Plaid
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2006
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I loved this piece! Very funny, and it grabbed my attention after being up for 19 hours, a good sign.
This line made me laugh out loud: "Double friggin click on "Next."
My only suggestion is on the use of hyphens: you have some double, some single. I'm new to the site, but I've been admonished on using them myself. I think it would be best to stick to single hyphens, and try to remove as many as you can. I'd look the rules up in my grammar books, but they are buried somewhere because I moved recently... Okay, that was six month's ago, but you get the picture.
Thanks for sharing,
Plaid
Comment Written 06-Oct-2006
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2006
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Thanks, Plaid, for your praise and your comments. I hope you're able to stay aboard for the next segment or two. Hope you enjoy your stay here at FanStory. It's a unique experience.
Jay
Comment from Tweedypie
I enjoyed this. It shows that you have a sense of humor about doing reviews. It really is hard to start reading in the middle of a book and make a statement about a story we know nothing about. How would anyone know that the characters aren't developed enough or even what the book is about, when they haven't read the chapters that came before the one they read. It is best to have a sense of humor when reading reviews made by reviewers who do this. You wrote good article.
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2006
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I enjoyed this. It shows that you have a sense of humor about doing reviews. It really is hard to start reading in the middle of a book and make a statement about a story we know nothing about. How would anyone know that the characters aren't developed enough or even what the book is about, when they haven't read the chapters that came before the one they read. It is best to have a sense of humor when reading reviews made by reviewers who do this. You wrote good article.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2006
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2006
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Tweedypie, it's so good to hear from you again. I'm glad you enjoyed my series. More to come. You're welcome aboard. How's your script coming along? Best to you.
Jay
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Jay, you'll have to stop and see what you think. I'm guessing I'll have to do a lot of cutting to get it in the three hour time frame. However, I'm doing the whole book first and then, cut what the story can do without.
Comment from authorauthor
Excellent piece of work. So true. Good basic ino here and personal stle in the bargain. Good job. I liked the ironic humor and the ability to laugh at ones self.
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2006
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Excellent piece of work. So true. Good basic ino here and personal stle in the bargain. Good job. I liked the ironic humor and the ability to laugh at ones self.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2006
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2006
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Thank you, openess, for your kind crit. I hope you hang around for the chapters to follow.
Jay
Comment from summer breeze
Very good story and wonderful anecdotes. I grew up being dragged all over town on Sunday afternoons touring all the model homes with my parents. Not quite the same as open houses, but it is a bit safer. You don't have to worry about neighbors, or homeowners, their children and their mess(es). Also, you get a good look at decorating from someone who gets paid to do so.
And thus, my own macro reviewing tends in the same direction. Safe, getting ideas and tips from professionals, (Or at least those who consistently rank high.)
As for your tips, what information you gave fit well with your set up. But it did feel a bit like an Aesop Fable or a shaggy dog story - a whole lot of build-up for a small punchline, though both are great and worth the effort.
I trust in the extended length of this book, and so give leave to you for your extended set ups. It does make you and the story so much more personable. (I didn't go to college to listen to lectures for a reason.)
I did notice how much you are "paying", and though I don't mind it a bit, I envy the time/priority you put on critiing. I haven't cared much for the membercent things, until lately when the member created contests have appeared. And though there is a small likelihood that I will win any of the big prizes, there are a few I wish to join, and so I am recently faced with this glaring question of, "to review or not to review"
Overall, I look forward to the next installment, especially getting to the meat of this critter. ; )
Summer
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2006
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Very good story and wonderful anecdotes. I grew up being dragged all over town on Sunday afternoons touring all the model homes with my parents. Not quite the same as open houses, but it is a bit safer. You don't have to worry about neighbors, or homeowners, their children and their mess(es). Also, you get a good look at decorating from someone who gets paid to do so.
And thus, my own macro reviewing tends in the same direction. Safe, getting ideas and tips from professionals, (Or at least those who consistently rank high.)
As for your tips, what information you gave fit well with your set up. But it did feel a bit like an Aesop Fable or a shaggy dog story - a whole lot of build-up for a small punchline, though both are great and worth the effort.
I trust in the extended length of this book, and so give leave to you for your extended set ups. It does make you and the story so much more personable. (I didn't go to college to listen to lectures for a reason.)
I did notice how much you are "paying", and though I don't mind it a bit, I envy the time/priority you put on critiing. I haven't cared much for the membercent things, until lately when the member created contests have appeared. And though there is a small likelihood that I will win any of the big prizes, there are a few I wish to join, and so I am recently faced with this glaring question of, "to review or not to review"
Overall, I look forward to the next installment, especially getting to the meat of this critter. ; )
Summer
Comment Written 06-Oct-2006
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2006
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Summer breeze... first of all thanks so much for your insightful comments, and the time it took away from your writing and critting to deliver them. They are appreciated more than you know. As a matter of fact, one of your points (which has been supported by a few others), that there is a lot of build up with not as much delivered as you'd like, has prompted me to change the direction of the next chapter. In fact I'm going to willingly scrap a couple of days writing. But, I know that I need to produce critting strategies and not promises. Actually, I'm "in the house" and 2 pages into this chapter. I'll find a way to get out of the house and get to the "nuts and bolts" as my goofy subtitle promised. Thank you for the re-direct.
BTW, I don't even know how the pumping things work. I view the member dollars as a bit of a fantasy, as I also do the "pump" balloon thingies. It took me weeks to figure how to promote my piece. If I feel that what I write has merit, I pump into it everything that is needed into making it number one. I never stint on the quality of my crits, but I do a whole lot of crittings during the weeks ( or longer ) between submissions of my own work. So, I have a lot of the fantasy stash to play with. Is there really a way you can tell how much I spent? How embarrassingly bourgesois of me. Thanks, again, for your support.
And a second BTW... I had every intention of giving you a thumbs up for your so very helpful crit. I keep looking for the symbol but it's nowhere to be found. I know I had gotten a lot of good crits back for this piece and gave a few of them away, but I so much want to give you one. So, I'm writing your name down and as soon as one's available (maybe not until next month) I'll be tossing one your way. I may have to ask you to save one of your readings of my first two chapters until next month so I'll have something to use a "thumbs up" on. Oh, I'm so clever it's sickening.
Jay
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Yes, I am quite sick myself, lol. No, I can't tell how much you spent, I just know how long it takes me to get a significant number, enough to do a shopping spree! But right now, I barely have enough to buy a pizza! I was thinking about your chapter after I finished my lengthy crit of it and thought, "Maybe if he changed his title to something like 'Intro to Macro Criting', the reader (namely me) would have the expectation of the nuts and bolts of things, and would be more prepared for the blueprints.
Just an idea.
SB