tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10756744.post4026423093862803768..comments2023-10-20T06:25:06.959-04:00Comments on My Tragic Right Hip: Someone Quite Smart...Deanna McFaddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16697013097418998187noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10756744.post-67842171702068146712008-01-22T13:55:00.000-05:002008-01-22T13:55:00.000-05:00Hey Deanna,It's Tan. I was talking about my own wr...Hey Deanna,<BR/><BR/>It's Tan. I was talking about my own writing to Trisha, and she mentioned the negative feedback. I thought I would drop in to lend some support. <BR/>I'm glad that someone (ie Sam) is sending you something inspiring! <BR/>I wrote about 50 pages before my mentor told me my point-of-view wasn't working last year. And after taking the first couple chapters and experimenting, I came to see what she was getting at. <BR/>I know you are much further along, but perhaps taking a couple chapters and experimenting with them might help you?<BR/>Anyway, I hope that the comment came with something more helpful. (If not, your mentor needs a lesson in positive feedback..)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10756744.post-3363323860647407002008-01-21T15:01:00.000-05:002008-01-21T15:01:00.000-05:00That sounds awfully harsh. Was it at least wrapped...That sounds awfully harsh. Was it at least wrapped up in something constructive? Saying that he wouldn't read it suggests that his criticism is based on the subject and not on the writing which seems altogether backwards to me.Kate S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16897618197257393697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10756744.post-73555401873550656382008-01-21T11:23:00.000-05:002008-01-21T11:23:00.000-05:00Your goal shouldn't be to write to finish any more...Your goal shouldn't be to write to finish any more than it should be to write to publish. Write because you need to, because you have something to say, because it feels good. And don't let that wiener get you down. What does 'could be writing' mean anyway? 'Could' vs. 'Are', nowadimesayin'?C. A. Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08359833160485763144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10756744.post-59379596688549915262008-01-18T16:44:00.000-05:002008-01-18T16:44:00.000-05:00I think you should feel a little smug that this gu...I think you should feel a little smug that this guy took the time to come up with something so nasty to say in reference to your work. Maybe he is threatened in some way by you writing a relatable book (at least, I think that is what he was attacking with that little nugget of joy).<BR/><BR/>So often with teachers you can't have a movieland relationship full of support and helpful critique. Instead, you just kind of take what you can get.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11333774834458788336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10756744.post-90695617404505533912008-01-18T08:30:00.000-05:002008-01-18T08:30:00.000-05:00I can take criticism re: my writing, but I think y...I can take criticism re: my writing, but I think your teacher's comments were definitely a bit much. (Would also have given me a "sniff-sniff" moment - or two, or three...)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110235078325434919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10756744.post-77389738262359363502008-01-17T22:40:00.000-05:002008-01-17T22:40:00.000-05:00Uh yeah. WORD to Melanie. Like what, you're supp...Uh yeah. WORD to Melanie. Like what, you're supposed to go buy a fainting couch to collapse on cause whatshisnut isn't gonna read your book.<BR/><BR/>I think when he introduces you to read at the IFOA you should mention this moment. To the AUDIENCE.Gallishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819340204360851294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10756744.post-44513254937773823022008-01-17T19:36:00.000-05:002008-01-17T19:36:00.000-05:00Well, I've never read his books either. So.Well, I've never read his books either. So.Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.com