tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post1387631852709500839..comments2023-10-22T14:04:46.934+01:00Comments on Talli Roland: Feel the Love?Talli Rolandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-28694982464175273222010-11-26T03:31:04.177+00:002010-11-26T03:31:04.177+00:00I rely on my critique groups and a first reader. I...I rely on my critique groups and a first reader. I wouldn't put work out for critique on my blog because I wouldn't want to put blogger friends on the spot. <br /><br />And when other writers do it, I rarely leave comments. I'm an obsessive, nit-picky critiquer, and no one wants that kind of feedback in public.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-58910528855928713132010-11-25T08:25:39.113+00:002010-11-25T08:25:39.113+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sangu Mandannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464061265952789628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-21577725919208233372010-11-25T08:24:04.189+00:002010-11-25T08:24:04.189+00:00I think blogs - particularly blogfests - are a gre...I think blogs - particularly blogfests - are a great way to showcase pieces of work you're proud of, or are struggling with, and a great way to meet new people and get quick first-impression feedback! But you're right about the question of time and people feeling reticent - detailed feedback is better found in a contest, or a beta group, or something similar!<br /><br />Can't believe it's almost December already!Sangu Mandannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464061265952789628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-30984008667637347272010-11-25T08:00:08.130+00:002010-11-25T08:00:08.130+00:00I absolutely agree with not postingnew writing up ...I absolutely agree with not postingnew writing up on blogs UNLESS a) YOU ARE VERY BRAVE b)its a specific and fairly short piece thats either a starting point/raw OR and fininshed pice which you want to show c) you want to give yourself a hard time. Writing groups preferably face to face (but the are some good internet ones)are in my experience the best place to air new material. Excepts for marketing purposes or to whip up a following...thats a different ball game.<br />Bren GoslingBren Goslinghttp://http//:evolutionofmynovelbg.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-30769920273490554122010-11-25T03:59:40.643+00:002010-11-25T03:59:40.643+00:00I love participating in blogfests, but one of my h...I love participating in blogfests, but one of my huge fears as a writer is getting my unpublished work taken by others. :( I like getting feedback but I wouldn't like to take that chance. However, I do occasionally post fanfiction and poetry.<br /><br />~TRA<br /><br />http://xtheredangelx.blogspot.comWendy Luhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08048944852796207898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-13409981943666419502010-11-25T00:22:22.393+00:002010-11-25T00:22:22.393+00:00I don't generally post any of my writing on my...I don't generally post any of my writing on my blog - as you say, it's just not the right place for me. I know it works for some folks, but I prefer to give/receive crits privately :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-83383951605145719232010-11-24T23:12:06.391+00:002010-11-24T23:12:06.391+00:00I agree with everyone about not getting honest cri...I agree with everyone about not getting honest critique ...<br /><br />... on the other hand, if you are fishing for compliments ...!!!<br /><br />No, I would never put my WiP on my blog, although a bit of harmless ego massaging on blogfests never goes amiss! lolDominic de Mattoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05171145945316152596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-22190792085942005262010-11-24T22:53:11.965+00:002010-11-24T22:53:11.965+00:00Talli,
We're looking forward to DECEMBER 1! Re...Talli,<br />We're looking forward to DECEMBER 1! Reminder emails are always a good idea, tho'!<br /><br />Glad you brought up the topic of critical feedback. You're right, it's not something that's generally done in the blog comment area. Most bloggers don't have time or are too polite to leave a critical comment. What blogging can do is help the blogger see if their story's interesting. Or, if they write about a variety of subjects, a commenter can help a blogger out by commenting on certain subjects, therefore indicating which is of the most interest.<br /><br />I've read a few of Clarissa Draper's critiques & they are very well thought out & helpful to the writer as well as to any1 who reads them.notesfromnadirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904500676081267972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-30864815634083118622010-11-24T22:49:33.502+00:002010-11-24T22:49:33.502+00:00Yay for the upcoming blog splash!
I agree about p...Yay for the upcoming blog splash!<br /><br />I agree about posting work on line. There's just something about it that holds me back. I've heard pros and cons about it, but I don't think it's something I'll do.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-84950212906191294272010-11-24T22:26:05.851+00:002010-11-24T22:26:05.851+00:00I think you're right, Talli. The reason people...I think you're right, Talli. The reason people respond to blog posts are varied. <br /><br />1) Some do it because they want traffic back to their blogs. (In which case the review will always be favorable.)<br /><br />2) They are your friends. (Also, the response will be favorable most times.)<br /><br />3) If they really feel the excerpt is horrible, most wont comment on it... or lie.<br /><br />4) Other will give you honest and critical feedback. But, those are few and far between.<br /><br />Also remember, I offer the chapter critique because I like to help other readers. But, I don't like to blog posts looking for critiques because that's not the reason I blog. I blog because I want to meet fellow writers and readers. I want my blogging experience to be fun, I don't want to be put on the spot.<br /><br />If you truly want honest feedback, join a writing critique group like thenextbigwriter.com.<br /><br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-38431239062793870452010-11-24T22:01:48.606+00:002010-11-24T22:01:48.606+00:00Hi Talli .. excellent to know that the prompt is c...Hi Talli .. excellent to know that the prompt is coming out Friday - thanks for letting us know - excitement day is getting nearer and nearer .. wonderful news.<br /><br />I agree - asking for in-depth feedback could be tricky .. and probably not complete.<br /><br />So I think I agree .. but sometimes could be ok - unless it was a constant stopgap as posts for the blog .. unless the blogger intends that.<br /><br />Have a great day tomorrow .. and leave some hair please!! Buy up some choccy shops .. and have fun - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-15562708190315649122010-11-24T21:53:52.888+00:002010-11-24T21:53:52.888+00:00I think time is the biggest factor here. I don'...I think time is the biggest factor here. I don't even stay on a blog if the post is long. I just don't have time. I'm certainly not going to spend an overly zealous amount of time critiquing something.Tamara Hart Heinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562765111202443160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-76077637489023494732010-11-24T21:50:16.340+00:002010-11-24T21:50:16.340+00:00I write for pleasure, it's a sort of therapy f...I write for pleasure, it's a sort of therapy for me as there are certain times of the year that my emotions get the better of me. Then on the other hand the pleasure of my family, what people REALLY thinks is neither here nor there. I have made many friends through blogging and I hope to continue to do so.<br />You made a good point about critique.<br /><br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-2464514543396720292010-11-24T21:17:38.045+00:002010-11-24T21:17:38.045+00:00Really interesting topic, and I definitely see you...Really interesting topic, and I definitely see your point. I think that it'd be hard to write a detailed critique in the allotted space for regular comments. I know that some bloggers post excerpts from their stories or flash fiction, but they're usually not looking for critiques so much as an audience to read their stuff. I think it'd be different, though, if it was more like a website where people could meet each other and become critique partners.Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-81129735060396239022010-11-24T20:31:01.719+00:002010-11-24T20:31:01.719+00:00I have always wanted to visit London. I have never...I have always wanted to visit London. I have never been there but I know people who travel on vacation there and few people who grew up there. They all have such nice things to say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-5126114170324518282010-11-24T20:27:01.640+00:002010-11-24T20:27:01.640+00:00I think critique partners and beta readers are bet...I think critique partners and beta readers are better suited than a blog.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-53097111338961168932010-11-24T20:12:44.033+00:002010-11-24T20:12:44.033+00:00Oooh your amazon takeover is so nearly upon us!! y...Oooh your amazon takeover is so nearly upon us!! yay!! Oh and so you'd know I'd be posting my review under my real name - :-)<br /><br />As for posting stuff for feedback on blogs - I don't mind so long as it's not everyday and so long as they are short. :-) I cannot emphasise enough on the short! Short and succint. LOL! <br /><br />I so agree though - to get good critical and useful feedback I think you are best to use sites such as the lovely Clarissa Drapers' or other forums who cater for such things or blogs who offer critiques as giveaways/prizes or a writing class/group.<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-6951869596978217962010-11-24T19:34:40.191+00:002010-11-24T19:34:40.191+00:00Blog. Not. Good. Place. To. Get. Feedback. People ...Blog. Not. Good. Place. To. Get. Feedback. People just don't tell the truth! Looking forward to your splash!!! :o)Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-43602886543177688382010-11-24T19:34:10.918+00:002010-11-24T19:34:10.918+00:00Yay! I'm looking forward to the websplash. Wor...Yay! I'm looking forward to the websplash. World domination for Talli! <br /><br />While I can see the benefit in getting feedback on a blog, I think it's hard to get anything in depth via the comment box. Plus it's on a segment not the whole piece.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04313619484424363895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-33695614468697775792010-11-24T19:19:54.523+00:002010-11-24T19:19:54.523+00:00I returned just in time! :B
I do feel that a lot ...I returned just in time! :B<br /><br />I do feel that a lot of bloggers are, like you say, reticent to offer their truest opinion on writing pieces and I can't help but wonder how often they put down something nice without really meaning it...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-76581760864669269392010-11-24T19:09:54.864+00:002010-11-24T19:09:54.864+00:00I am loathe to give any negative feedback on writi...I am loathe to give any negative feedback on writing excerpt in blog posts, so I have proven you right, as far as that goes!<br />I personally don't do it myself. Not my style.<br />:)Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-54000899248224504722010-11-24T19:05:23.478+00:002010-11-24T19:05:23.478+00:00I never post any of my novel writing on public for...I never post any of my novel writing on public forums, even in the critique sections. I much prefer private critiques. Occasionally I send a sneak peek of a chapter to the readers of my email list but never on public forums.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-56104594534558949562010-11-24T19:00:57.341+00:002010-11-24T19:00:57.341+00:00I'd never count on my blog for feedback on my ...I'd never count on my blog for feedback on my writing (it's difficult enough even in a proper writer's group) but I think it *is* useful for sharing, just putting things out into the world. You'd be surprised what comes back.red-handedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16484549762594608774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-69463728410334000672010-11-24T18:59:46.015+00:002010-11-24T18:59:46.015+00:00I think you're right. People are reluctant to ...I think you're right. People are reluctant to embarrass you in public with the truth:) <br /><br />Also, it takes a lot of time. This is why I keep trying to make my own posts shorter.Terry Stonecrophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726985400500572770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-66202619120988453252010-11-24T18:31:59.012+00:002010-11-24T18:31:59.012+00:00The Web Splash that is. When it comes to feedback ...The Web Splash that is. When it comes to feedback on a blog? I don't know. When I do queries it seems to work out all right, but I do suppose those are a different kind of animal.<br /><br />I do know I would never post part of my novel on my blog. It seems ... pretentious for some reason.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.com