tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post6358873719801339914..comments2023-10-23T12:40:22.672-07:00Comments on The Writers Alley: Critiquing With Grace & A Little PanacheSherrinda Ketchersidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-52862127331378267232011-01-18T18:32:47.559-08:002011-01-18T18:32:47.559-08:00Ha, Sherrinda! Maybe I'm a glutton for punishm...Ha, Sherrinda! Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment? But really, even if the criticism is tough, I like to take a step back and evaluate what I should listen to, and dare to change if it resonates with something I knew all along...<br />And, perhaps, I can only take it in small doses, that's why I have periods of "hiding" my work! :)Angie Dickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794268733490363528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-14876550849435385032011-01-18T17:59:51.806-08:002011-01-18T17:59:51.806-08:00Gia, have you signed up for the ACFW crit group ye...Gia, have you signed up for the ACFW crit group yet? I know you will get alot out of it. And you are lucky to have people in your life that can look over your work. Be blessed!!!<br /><br />Angie, so you like to walk on the edge and take it all in! Good for you. Not everyone can handle the tough crits. You must be something special. :)Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-19624871424899915502011-01-18T17:54:45.804-08:002011-01-18T17:54:45.804-08:00Pepper! You are such a sweetheart! You have such a...Pepper! You are such a sweetheart! You have such a big heart with oh-so-little time. You will never know how much I appreciate your critting my stuff when you are so busy. Wonder Woman, you ARE!Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-65951291479567173372011-01-18T17:09:11.536-08:002011-01-18T17:09:11.536-08:00I love having a crit partner, and love getting tou...I love having a crit partner, and love getting tough criticism! When I get a challenge, I can't let it lie! My writing has grown so much from using criticism to my advantage!<br />The ACFW crit group is awesome...I had to stop for a little while because I couldn't keep up with two for one...hopefully I will get back on track soon!<br />Good tips Sherrinda!Angie Dickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794268733490363528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-88503118713649261312011-01-18T14:37:11.164-08:002011-01-18T14:37:11.164-08:00This post is wonderful, and I am really excited to...This post is wonderful, and I am really excited to get started in a ACFW critique group. I have amazing people in my life that have helped with all stages of my manuscripts, and find myself beyond blessed. But it so scary sharing work.Gia Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10524584525586023458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-42238403901258251162011-01-18T13:49:44.039-08:002011-01-18T13:49:44.039-08:00Great post, Sherrinda.
And I'm so thankful for...Great post, Sherrinda.<br />And I'm so thankful for you - and your willingness. I'm tempted to join a crit group, but I don't know if I would be very beneficial to anyone with my time constraints.<br />I love editing, though - and helping envision other people's work. Sherrinda, you have such beautiful creativity, and the heart of a marvelous story (otherwise, it wouldn't have WON the TBL contest)<br /><br />Case, you are a gifted author, with great insight from someone so young. I can't WAIT to see how God grows your story and writing craft. Wow! If only I could have been at your level when I was your age.Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771295798003844102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-16160674362560641072011-01-18T13:41:40.401-08:002011-01-18T13:41:40.401-08:00Julia, sheesh. Make me blush, because you are AMAZ...Julia, sheesh. Make me blush, because you are AMAZING! ;DCaseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-67499814709393921882011-01-18T13:15:09.255-08:002011-01-18T13:15:09.255-08:00Casey ROCKS!Casey ROCKS!Julia M. Reffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979214959063965164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-87428149749931362922011-01-18T11:10:50.577-08:002011-01-18T11:10:50.577-08:00Julia & Casey, you two are so cute. I bet you ...Julia & Casey, you two are so cute. I bet you both make a great team in reviewing each other's works. I'm so glad you have found a partner in each other.Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-15580937176911362742011-01-18T11:09:57.440-08:002011-01-18T11:09:57.440-08:00Keli, I should have had YOU write my post today. I...Keli, I should have had YOU write my post today. I know from your glowing reports from your CP's that you are an excellent one. Detailed crits are so incredibly helpful and as a copy editor, I'm sure you know what you are talking about! Thanks for sharing your expertise!Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-83865982808593806422011-01-18T11:08:07.734-08:002011-01-18T11:08:07.734-08:00Beth, that is a fabulous tip! Asking if the author...Beth, that is a fabulous tip! Asking if the author has any questions about the critique opens the floor up for some great dialogue. Thank you for offering up some great advice!Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-8720635577734349872011-01-18T11:06:36.741-08:002011-01-18T11:06:36.741-08:00Sarah, I love it when people concur! And to have Y...Sarah, I love it when people concur! And to have YOu concur with ME, well, it just made my day!Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-63087523016763393272011-01-18T11:05:54.205-08:002011-01-18T11:05:54.205-08:00Vonda, I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for chi...Vonda, I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for chiming in!<br /><br />Samuaya, it is a brave step to take putting your work out there for others to critique. Good for you! Your story will only get better with it. Good luck!<br /><br />Christine, thanks for stopping by. Hope it was helpful.Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-81559853448099122252011-01-18T10:43:54.440-08:002011-01-18T10:43:54.440-08:00What I like about that large critique group that S...What I like about that large critique group that Sherrinda referred to is the variety of comments. Each person seems to focus on a different issue. No one person could cover ever aspect. As a result, my critiques received are complete and I don't feel obligated to write down everything I see. <br />I agree that the positive comment needs to come first, after all that's what the Apostle Paul did in his writings, and He was led by God what to write.Mary Vee Storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235494928887348835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-55392000303129249382011-01-18T10:42:43.063-08:002011-01-18T10:42:43.063-08:00Great points Sherrinda! I love a good critting rel...Great points Sherrinda! I love a good critting relationship. :)<br /><br />Julia, you are no dummy. :) You should SEE all the places I dare not go in my computer. ;)Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-6160992924667488912011-01-18T10:01:59.086-08:002011-01-18T10:01:59.086-08:00I think the idea of giving examples is a great one...I think the idea of giving examples is a great one. And you can't say enough about the "Golden Rule" of critiquing. <br /><br />I am a bit of a computer "dummy" at times and poor Casey was subjected to my lack of knowledge about the "track changes" feature. Mine went right into the document in large clumps of text.Julia M. Reffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979214959063965164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-40219489469597376362011-01-18T08:54:07.973-08:002011-01-18T08:54:07.973-08:00Great tips, Sherrinda. It sounds like you're a...Great tips, Sherrinda. It sounds like you're a full service CP. One thing I've learned is that I'm more comfortable dealing with the details than the big picture issues. Comes from having worked as a copyeditor, I suppose. I make sure those for whom I read are OK with my approach before I begin, otherwise my kind of deep edit could be a shocker to them.<br /><br />I work hard to give a balanced critique, offering positives along with suggestions, as you and Beth said. I think it's important to let a writer know what works as well as pointing out which areas could use a bit of work. To let those I read for know which comments are which, I begin my complimentary ones with a smile face. That way when they look at their manuscript and see lots of smileys it's easier for them to digest the other comments.<br /><br />I like to give my impressions as a reader, too. I'll say things like, "Ooh. INSERT MALE MC's NAME HERE earned some hero points when he . . ." or "Great foreshadowing. You've really left me with some unanswered questions that make me want to find out what's going to happen."<br /><br />Sorry to post a long comment, but I'm a firm believer in the value of critique partnerships, as you know. I've got two awesome ones on my Dream Team. I wouldn't be where I am today without them. I'm glad you're blessed with yours, too, Sherrinda.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-47055927948418714052011-01-18T08:05:53.689-08:002011-01-18T08:05:53.689-08:00The most important thing is to start with the posi...The most important thing is to start with the positive, i.e. what you liked about the author's work. (You mentioned that right off!) So often, critters like to start off with what didn't work, what they didn't like. This sets a negative tone. <br />It also helps to ask, "Do you have any questions about my feedback?" That way, the critiquing isn't all one-sided.Beth K. Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032849469366266791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-25343927460614486792011-01-18T07:55:25.612-08:002011-01-18T07:55:25.612-08:00Yep. Yep. Yep. I concur with everything you said, ...Yep. Yep. Yep. I concur with everything you said, Sherrinda. I know, aren't I Miss Agreeable today? :) Great post!!!Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-25599090008570853312011-01-18T05:19:17.502-08:002011-01-18T05:19:17.502-08:00Great post. I will check out the link. Thanks!Great post. I will check out the link. Thanks!Christine Danekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00979611961825725350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-37040123343430710362011-01-18T05:19:08.229-08:002011-01-18T05:19:08.229-08:00I just had my work critiqued for the first time th...I just had my work critiqued for the first time this past weekend and enjoyed the feedback I received. My critique partners were honest but diplomatic and helpful. These are wonderful pointers! Thank you for sharing :)Saumyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517289532769906489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-58526749350917008122011-01-18T04:08:08.156-08:002011-01-18T04:08:08.156-08:00Great advice! Thanks!Great advice! Thanks!Vonda Skeltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709374938210704402noreply@blogger.com