tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post2519981345026442045..comments2023-10-30T09:00:07.439-05:00Comments on A Walk In My Shoes: These Shoes Don't Match!Susan R. Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-83753740819558922442011-04-14T14:42:33.898-05:002011-04-14T14:42:33.898-05:00I don't take a critique completely serious unl...I don't take a critique completely serious unless I hear it at least twice. Opinions are so subjective. If I only hear something once I will weigh it for AT LEAST a weekend before considering any alterations.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-39002837931660744252009-09-04T10:39:26.121-05:002009-09-04T10:39:26.121-05:00I take feedback, and all of it I can get. I take ...I take feedback, and all of it I can get. I take it honest and completely. However, I don't bend to every critique because some readers don't "get" what I write. Sometimes their comments reflect their own preferences and don't know where I came from when developing characters. <br /><br />But I reflect on all comments and never eat any of it up with a single grain of salt.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16961377191597126990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-14514517423649984392009-09-04T06:49:58.568-05:002009-09-04T06:49:58.568-05:00I usually have a drink handy. Then I let all the c...I usually have a drink handy. Then I let all the comments sink in over night. My betas are OUTSTANDING though. So I owe them the world for all their great critique. Even the comments that were hard to hear at first. ;)kahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10789825860272178765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-76549268713066661902009-09-04T06:41:03.771-05:002009-09-04T06:41:03.771-05:00You are so right. Critiquing is very subjective. L...You are so right. Critiquing is very subjective. Like any advice, it's worth considering, but it doesn't have to be followed. What kind of life would that be, if you followed everyone's advice?Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17708851895104018255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-8019583759530389292009-09-04T01:50:10.036-05:002009-09-04T01:50:10.036-05:00Sometimes, I'll hear/read a critique and think...Sometimes, I'll hear/read a critique and think wow that person totally nailed the problem. And then I change it right away. :) Other times, I mull it over. Luckily, I have two great critique partners!Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-590956509508208842009-09-03T23:45:01.352-05:002009-09-03T23:45:01.352-05:00My rules:
1. Know my critique group.
2. If one p...My rules:<br /><br />1. Know my critique group. <br />2. If one person says something, I nod my head. <br />3. If two people say the same thing, I give more credence -- and a nod. <br />4. If three people say the same, I definitely know there's a problem.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-34461306879952796892009-09-03T23:34:18.242-05:002009-09-03T23:34:18.242-05:00I need to mull. then I put it aside and come back ...I need to mull. then I put it aside and come back later. I am more able to see what others are saying and take that advise on board.Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-50918789465526268922009-09-03T22:51:36.796-05:002009-09-03T22:51:36.796-05:00Weronika,
Yes, I see personal taste coming out in ...Weronika,<br />Yes, I see personal taste coming out in feedback all the time. It's not necessarily a bad thing, but have to take it as just that and nothing more.<br /><br />Kathy,<br />2 out of 3 is a good guideline. That's what I'm kind of going by.<br /><br />Kelly H-Y,<br />Yes, if an editor wants revisions, you must listen!<br /><br />Lily,<br />Oh, yes, the dramatic thing--I know it well. Ask my crit partners!<br /><br />Bane,<br />Everyone makes mistakes. I don't think anyone cares here in blogville. You can quit blushing now.<br /><br />Storyqueen,<br />If only it was always them...<br /><br />Sherrie,<br />Yes, if someone is passionate, you might want to take a closer look at what they are saying. Good point.<br /><br />Amber,<br />It definitely depends on who the feedback is coming from, doesn't it?<br /><br />Novice,<br />Not only do I love the new look of your blog, but I love your comment here. It's very honest. I'd like to dismiss the feedback, too, but sometimes it can't be ignored.<br /><br />Diane,<br />Nice comparison with the house. It's so true.<br /><br />Sassy Girl,<br />Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />Heather,<br />Good question. I've only done online; maybe someone else has an opinion about this.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-34061942830930205722009-09-03T21:32:29.626-05:002009-09-03T21:32:29.626-05:00I'm getting much better at taking feedback for...I'm getting much better at taking feedback for the opinion that it is. I take it into consideration and assess whether the reviewer got me. My husband edited my last book, and he truly got me. I loved the changes he made. You're starting to inspire me to join a critique group.<br /><br />here's a question: Is it better to join a live group near where you live? Or can you have a successful experience with an online group?Heather Sunserihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552506888985553471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-5736741509140386502009-09-03T20:23:54.153-05:002009-09-03T20:23:54.153-05:00I go through it in stages. Good or bad, there'...I go through it in stages. Good or bad, there's an emotional reaction first that I need to let pass and then ignore. Then there's the rational, objective part of me that looks at the criticism and really thinks about it. I try to stand in other peoples' shoes and take away my own bias. I also try to move mountains and turn water into wine. You can see how successful I am ;)<br />The emotional part is funny because if it's bad, I want to dismiss their criticisms. If it's good, I want to scream them from the mountain tops. But really, when I look at both, I end up thinking neither are so good or bad as my first reaction.<br />Whoa, I'm rambling. Great topic!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356775414049249350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-11990958419539782342009-09-03T19:03:12.947-05:002009-09-03T19:03:12.947-05:00Friends of mine were selling their house and every...Friends of mine were selling their house and every party that came in had a different critique and something that needed to be "fixed". They finally went with their gut and waited for the right family to come. Trust your judgement. :O)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604687906788800639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-6677093821627330492009-09-03T18:27:01.601-05:002009-09-03T18:27:01.601-05:00My initial gut reaction is to dismiss the critique...My initial gut reaction is to dismiss the critiques. Most of the time though, I let them sit for a couple of days and then go back to them.Stephanie McGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507025637411479409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-27611204407522345812009-09-03T18:18:26.883-05:002009-09-03T18:18:26.883-05:00If it was a typo or comma splice or something obvi...If it was a typo or comma splice or something obvious that I missed, I feel embarrassed but change it.... as for characterization, and other changes, it depends on who the opinion is coming from. When it is a trusted friend that gets my style and loves the genre I'm going for, then yeah I would totally consider fixing things. Other times I need more input.Amber Lynaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16890268873178010212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-4370401379474792852009-09-03T18:10:15.342-05:002009-09-03T18:10:15.342-05:00Excellent points. I'm actually amazed sometime...Excellent points. I'm actually amazed sometimes how one person will love something and another person says delete it! But, if they get passionate either way about your work, that says something right there =)Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-15110497087317798962009-09-03T18:10:10.482-05:002009-09-03T18:10:10.482-05:00I have a love/hate relationship with feedback. I ...I have a love/hate relationship with feedback. I love it if I understand it, if it makes sense. I hate it if it seems like either the critiquer or I totally missed the mark. Usually, I'd like to blame them. <br /><br />but sometimes it's probably me.<br /><br />Shelleystoryqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039684494823420722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-76681463857898831312009-09-03T16:58:03.927-05:002009-09-03T16:58:03.927-05:00Ha ha, my first comment here and I don't even ...Ha ha, my first comment here and I don't even edit -- sheesh -- supposed to be: If it's someone I trust (i.e., someone who 'gets' me), I might NOT need a consensus... otherwise I would...<br /><br />*blushes, drops head, and runs from the room*Joshua McCunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367262185912463258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-10747607614760540372009-09-03T16:53:03.259-05:002009-09-03T16:53:03.259-05:00I haven't had an opportunity for much feedback...I haven't had an opportunity for much feedback; but what I have received is funny. (odd, not haha) The parts I intentional added for dramatic impact, I was told was sooo dramatic, did I really want it like that? Uh, yeah?Lillian Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488638666900705015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-91432453669689146442009-09-03T16:52:11.867-05:002009-09-03T16:52:11.867-05:00Great post ... and a perfect point! I mull it ove...Great post ... and a perfect point! I mull it over ... unless an editor has suggested it and then (at least this is my experience thus far) I get at making the changes pretty quick.Kelly H-Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324529762031928328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-4405859388015809292009-09-03T16:33:24.235-05:002009-09-03T16:33:24.235-05:00I agree with what you said about having multiple r...I agree with what you said about having multiple readers reading the chapters and see if there is a common response/common critique. If 2 out of 3 people think something doesn't work, then there must be something to it.<br /><br />It is a very subjective process, you're right about that!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04505675063769786300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-21723512740809981152009-09-03T16:21:35.899-05:002009-09-03T16:21:35.899-05:00Make sure that you ask the reviewer if something m...Make sure that you ask the reviewer if something makes sense but doesn't necessarily click with your story--oftentimes I get comments that relate to the reviewer's personal taste.<br /><br />P.S. Your analogies get better and better. I love 'em!Weronika Janczukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02578288655500573458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-10091839833854242112009-09-03T16:12:31.339-05:002009-09-03T16:12:31.339-05:00Tess,
Thank you, and I like the rule of 2's. ...Tess,<br />Thank you, and I like the rule of 2's. That makes a lot of sense.<br /><br />Regina,<br />Oh, a spreadsheet! What a great idea.<br /><br />Terri,<br />Laziness can be a problem sometimes, can't it?<br /><br />Robyn,<br />It's amazing how everyone's opinions vary, isn't it?<br /><br />Bane,<br />A consensus is what I look for, too.<br /><br />Lady Glamis,<br />Eighteen? Really? Oh, that would be so overwhelming.<br /><br />Beth,<br />Sorry to have bothered your sense of style! :)<br /><br />Suzanne,<br />Yes, mulling is good.<br /><br />Dawn,<br />Sleeping on it couldn't hurt.<br /><br />Strange,<br />Good point. If something feels right to us, we have to keep it in regardless of what others might say.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-6967081773159552222009-09-03T16:02:28.141-05:002009-09-03T16:02:28.141-05:00Lots of great input here. Initially I jumped right...Lots of great input here. Initially I jumped right in and started making changes to suit every suggestion--now--not so much. <br /><br />I like having the differing views to take under consideration but if something feels absolutely right to me--I'm keeping it in! Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603891627784763004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-9234352744848987742009-09-03T15:45:11.429-05:002009-09-03T15:45:11.429-05:00I definitely sleep on it.I definitely sleep on it.Dawn Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05667675689038435581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-82031800686749023522009-09-03T14:07:13.233-05:002009-09-03T14:07:13.233-05:00MULLLLLLLLLL! ;)MULLLLLLLLLL! ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556206184198452490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-1532881231804669812009-09-03T14:04:27.116-05:002009-09-03T14:04:27.116-05:00Another helpful post Susan. However, that picture ...Another helpful post Susan. However, that picture just about sent me into a seizure. I HATE mismatched ANYTHING...I almost divorced my husband for wearing a brown belt and black shoes once..hehe! :DBeth Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279427592537427039noreply@blogger.com