How This Critter Crits
Viewing comments for Prologue "How This Critter Crits"GROWTH? ADULATION? HURRY -- CHOOSE!
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Comment from kiwigirl2821
hey Jay. Well I'm listening to Spanish music while I read your prologue. Figured if we were at some point going to be talking and critiquing less than stellar English I should start practicing early! I actually loved what you had to say. If I remember correctly you have always offered a down to earth, easy approach to critiquing. Doesn't look like much has changed except your viewer-ship has expanded. So I'm in, will watch to see how it all pans out. Nice to see you. xoxo Kiwi
well I didn't say it was "boring" Spanish lol xoxo d
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2017
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hey Jay. Well I'm listening to Spanish music while I read your prologue. Figured if we were at some point going to be talking and critiquing less than stellar English I should start practicing early! I actually loved what you had to say. If I remember correctly you have always offered a down to earth, easy approach to critiquing. Doesn't look like much has changed except your viewer-ship has expanded. So I'm in, will watch to see how it all pans out. Nice to see you. xoxo Kiwi
well I didn't say it was "boring" Spanish lol xoxo d
Comment Written 24-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2017
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LOL, well, I applaud your choice of music. Do you speak Spanish? I'm thrilled to have you aboard, Kiwigirl. Hopefully we'll meet each other again on this site. I'm looking forward to reading your posts.
Comment from giraffmang
Hi Jay,
It seems there will be a fair few of these I haven't read and will eagerly do so. This gives a nice insight into your own parameters, and how you found the experience early on.
Nice
G
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2017
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Hi Jay,
It seems there will be a fair few of these I haven't read and will eagerly do so. This gives a nice insight into your own parameters, and how you found the experience early on.
Nice
G
Comment Written 23-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2017
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Thank you, G. The parts don't always fit neatly together, so you can read hit-or-miss without emerging as less educated than when you started.
Comment from w.j.debi
I can feel your enthusiasm for the Fanstory site as a place to share your writing and to help others. And we all learn so much from each other as we go. Your writing style is easy to read and relate to. It obvious you are a professional
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2017
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I can feel your enthusiasm for the Fanstory site as a place to share your writing and to help others. And we all learn so much from each other as we go. Your writing style is easy to read and relate to. It obvious you are a professional
Comment Written 22-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2017
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Thank you, w.j.debi, for your kindness. I appreciate your support in this ... and your 6 stars makes my evening complete!
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You are welcome.
Comment from Ulla
Hi Jay, I think this is a great chapter, and I'm so glad you went ahead and posted it, and that you will be continuing doing so. Well, I suppose I should be flattered when you say you give 3s mainly to writers whose first language is not English. Well, I fall into that category, but I have never received a 3 from you. I hope whoever reads this don't start to give me 3s by way of reference LOL. I have learned so much from this site, and you have certainly been one of my teachers.
'fair number of superb submissions who only got 5s...' = ,which only got 5s...
I'm really looking forward to reading on. All the best. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2017
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Hi Jay, I think this is a great chapter, and I'm so glad you went ahead and posted it, and that you will be continuing doing so. Well, I suppose I should be flattered when you say you give 3s mainly to writers whose first language is not English. Well, I fall into that category, but I have never received a 3 from you. I hope whoever reads this don't start to give me 3s by way of reference LOL. I have learned so much from this site, and you have certainly been one of my teachers.
'fair number of superb submissions who only got 5s...' = ,which only got 5s...
I'm really looking forward to reading on. All the best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 22-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2017
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Thanks for your kind words, Ulla. I appreciate your correction of "who" to "which." Generally, I tell writers I make the same correction to that you should use which for inanimate objects and who for animate. I was taking the word "submissions" to carry the meaning of "the person who makes the submission," though technically you would be correct. I thank you for pointing it out to me. Again, I appreciate your support.
Comment from Thomas Bowling
Your story sounds like mine. I always wanted to write but didn't know how to start. It was a dark and stormy night seemed worn out. A year ago I wrote my first story. Since then I have published five books. It seems like I have a knack for it. Thanks for sharing your experience,
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2017
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Your story sounds like mine. I always wanted to write but didn't know how to start. It was a dark and stormy night seemed worn out. A year ago I wrote my first story. Since then I have published five books. It seems like I have a knack for it. Thanks for sharing your experience,
Comment Written 21-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2017
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Thank you, Thomas. Yes it sounds like you found your niche. Did you self-publish your books? That seems the way to go if one wants to really market them aggressively. I appreciate your support. I've been giving away tomatoes by the hundreds.
Comment from Thesis
Ha! A real person on Fanstory. Welcome Jay! I enjoyed your post. Thanks for sharing, it was nice to hear your journey in writing and your frustrations not being able to do it full time. I share your frustrations. Nice post. Good luck, and again, Welcome.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Ha! A real person on Fanstory. Welcome Jay! I enjoyed your post. Thanks for sharing, it was nice to hear your journey in writing and your frustrations not being able to do it full time. I share your frustrations. Nice post. Good luck, and again, Welcome.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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I'm glad this post had some meaning for you, Thesis. I hope you take a look at some of the future installments.
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Good job of explaining your journey toward becoming the Critter you are presently. This will be a helpful resource for those of us who still squirm about during reviews. It will especially be helpful for newbies on the site.
You use a warm and humorous approach to the subject, and I love it, but then, I love all your work.
Take care,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Good job of explaining your journey toward becoming the Critter you are presently. This will be a helpful resource for those of us who still squirm about during reviews. It will especially be helpful for newbies on the site.
You use a warm and humorous approach to the subject, and I love it, but then, I love all your work.
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment Written 21-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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You are so sweet, Rhonda. Thanks for your continued support.
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You make it easy!
Comment from Sisco Molinas
Well written and poignant --- the struggle is real --- I have made many of the same observations but it is nice to have it all written down. I think you covered all the bases nicely. Maybe in the next one you call individual offenders ... unless one of them is me ... I'm not right? Right?!
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Well written and poignant --- the struggle is real --- I have made many of the same observations but it is nice to have it all written down. I think you covered all the bases nicely. Maybe in the next one you call individual offenders ... unless one of them is me ... I'm not right? Right?!
Comment Written 21-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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No, LOL, I don't take prisoners for a public hanging. Before the series completes, though, you may want to drag me through the street. Thanks for your kind words, Sisco.
Jay
Comment from smbau
Share the same experience. The work you have put in as a member of FanStory is inspiring. Liked the way you have categorized your reviewing process. I believe it is not an understatement that we are all in FanStory to practice and improve. 'Iron sharpens iron, just like humans learn from other humans.'
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2017
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Share the same experience. The work you have put in as a member of FanStory is inspiring. Liked the way you have categorized your reviewing process. I believe it is not an understatement that we are all in FanStory to practice and improve. 'Iron sharpens iron, just like humans learn from other humans.'
Comment Written 20-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2017
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Thank you so much, smbau. Your comments were to the point and represented what I try to do here on FanStory. Keep writing, my friend.
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Thank you for the encouragement. You are welcome to read my writing any time:)
Comment from Dean Kuch
"But that's my cross. I'll just thank you for not reminding me I am carrying it." ... I wouldn't dream of reminding you of something like that, Jay. But what's that big wooden thing on your back? ...
"I happily settled on the shortened "crit," and called myself a Critter. Yes, I like that--I do indeed! A Critter! It has something of a maverick ring to it. So what, that Mr. Spell-Check doesn't like it. What does that anal-retentive pedant know?"... Yeah, but you can force Mr. Spell-Check to accept and ignore "Critter" just the same, Jay. You gotta train him like a chimpanzee, heh-heh...
"There were also a fair number of superb submissions who only got 5s because, alas! I had already squandered my 6s. Guilt-ridden, I spewed praise over these."... Ain't it the sad, sorry truth, Jay? If you review ... oh, let's say for conversations sake ... 100 poems and eighteen stories in a month, are six sixes really enough to adequately reward every author who deserves one?
No way, Jose' ...
I'm not sure which category I would fall into using your list, Jay. I would like to think I fall somewhere between: "If the writing was very good, the writer got 5 stars." and, "those stalwart warriors who submit daily, who truly want to improve their writing and have a healthy approach to receiving criticism. Their only problem is they have not come close to mastering even the basics of the writing craft"
Great advice given here, my friend. Although I read several chapters of this the first time you posted it, I also missed quite a few. I'm glad I was able to catch this from the ground floor this time around.
Sorry I've no sixes remaining...
~Dean
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2017
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"But that's my cross. I'll just thank you for not reminding me I am carrying it." ... I wouldn't dream of reminding you of something like that, Jay. But what's that big wooden thing on your back? ...
"I happily settled on the shortened "crit," and called myself a Critter. Yes, I like that--I do indeed! A Critter! It has something of a maverick ring to it. So what, that Mr. Spell-Check doesn't like it. What does that anal-retentive pedant know?"... Yeah, but you can force Mr. Spell-Check to accept and ignore "Critter" just the same, Jay. You gotta train him like a chimpanzee, heh-heh...
"There were also a fair number of superb submissions who only got 5s because, alas! I had already squandered my 6s. Guilt-ridden, I spewed praise over these."... Ain't it the sad, sorry truth, Jay? If you review ... oh, let's say for conversations sake ... 100 poems and eighteen stories in a month, are six sixes really enough to adequately reward every author who deserves one?
No way, Jose' ...
I'm not sure which category I would fall into using your list, Jay. I would like to think I fall somewhere between: "If the writing was very good, the writer got 5 stars." and, "those stalwart warriors who submit daily, who truly want to improve their writing and have a healthy approach to receiving criticism. Their only problem is they have not come close to mastering even the basics of the writing craft"
Great advice given here, my friend. Although I read several chapters of this the first time you posted it, I also missed quite a few. I'm glad I was able to catch this from the ground floor this time around.
Sorry I've no sixes remaining...
~Dean
Comment Written 20-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2017
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OH, never worry about the sixes, Dean. I'm simply thrilled you are planning to read this through. People told me, the last time through, that it makes an abrupt turn shortly after it begins and becomes a tutorial on writing, not reviewing.
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You're welcome, Jay.
I'm very much looking forward to reading it.
~Dean
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That picture is so sad. She obviously has a serious vision problem.