tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post1322155091020355549..comments2023-07-03T03:20:51.469-05:00Comments on Donna's Book Pub: Lessons from My Critique GroupDonna Volkenannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-7149288550118174082010-07-04T22:53:57.832-05:002010-07-04T22:53:57.832-05:00Hi Stan,
You are so right. Learning from listening...Hi Stan,<br />You are so right. Learning from listening and critiquing is equally as important as reading.<br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-48838962634160955112010-07-04T22:52:41.950-05:002010-07-04T22:52:41.950-05:00Hi Becky,
And we love it when you're there.
Do...Hi Becky,<br />And we love it when you're there.<br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-55542152741481377482010-07-04T22:51:49.178-05:002010-07-04T22:51:49.178-05:00Pat,
We would love to have you come by on a day of...Pat,<br />We would love to have you come by on a day off.<br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-51999348361983272502010-07-02T17:02:04.129-05:002010-07-02T17:02:04.129-05:00Excellent report Donna. One thing I would add i...Excellent report Donna. One thing I would add is a good critique group is a learning experience. Even when one doesn’t submit something, you still learn from others mistakes and suggestions on a piece.<br /><br /> Everything from proper format to better use of the English language. <br /><br />While we all think we learned how to write in grade school, until one tries to actually apply the skill with peer review do we realize how much we need the assistance of others to improve our work. <br /><br />You can’t wear your feeling on your shirt sleeve and it is difficult not to try and defend one’s work at times, however, a critique is still an excellent way for a writer to learn and improve his skills. <br /><br />I recommend the experience.<br />StanStan Wilsonhttp://www.ak0b.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-61260875874672282482010-07-02T09:49:10.208-05:002010-07-02T09:49:10.208-05:00Hi Donna! You said it all so well, which is no sur...Hi Donna! You said it all so well, which is no surprise, since you're such a Splendiferous writer-gal!<br />I, too, get SO much from the group. Even when I don't bring anything to read, I learn something every time, and the comraderie is "blissful"! :DBECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-11783098206804161402010-07-02T09:11:54.475-05:002010-07-02T09:11:54.475-05:00One of these days I'll burn another vacation d...One of these days I'll burn another vacation day so I can sit in. I miss seeing everyone and benefiting from excellent advice!<br /><br />Pat<br />www.critteralley.blogspot.comPat Wahlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138619912065680084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-18004501148556674592010-07-02T06:58:20.958-05:002010-07-02T06:58:20.958-05:00Hi Linda,
We are fortunate, indeed. One of these d...Hi Linda,<br />We are fortunate, indeed. One of these days you'll have to make a field trip from the South Side and visit us.<br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-56788720605056082302010-07-02T06:57:12.014-05:002010-07-02T06:57:12.014-05:00Hi Cathy,
It is an awesome group. I feel very fort...Hi Cathy,<br />It is an awesome group. I feel very fortunate to be a part of it.<br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-17833570471858825152010-07-02T06:55:58.798-05:002010-07-02T06:55:58.798-05:00Hi Tammy,
Becky mentioned you might join us while ...Hi Tammy,<br />Becky mentioned you might join us while you're on summer break. I hope you do!<br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-3397217937402810322010-07-02T06:26:00.620-05:002010-07-02T06:26:00.620-05:00Donna,
You are right, we certainly can learn from ...Donna,<br />You are right, we certainly can learn from others. When I see an announcement for a class on a topic I know well, I hesitate, but then I go, and I come back home energized because I did learn something I didn't know. Your group has some real movers and shakers who know their stuff.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-81046049721474170852010-07-01T20:52:14.712-05:002010-07-01T20:52:14.712-05:00Donna, sounds like an awesome group! And thanks fo...Donna, sounds like an awesome group! And thanks for some of those timely lessons/reminders! There's something very humbling about a writer's group, isn't there? But I'm very grateful for the writers who share their insight-I need all the help I can get!Cathy C. Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16491874468936336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-2450867216610567572010-07-01T17:34:51.463-05:002010-07-01T17:34:51.463-05:00I've heard wonderful things about your group! ...I've heard wonderful things about your group! No wonder!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-47852297235586680322010-07-01T16:44:59.985-05:002010-07-01T16:44:59.985-05:00Hi Lisa,
That's great that you've joined a...Hi Lisa,<br />That's great that you've joined a critique grou. Good ones are invaluable for a writer who wants to improve.<br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-44948000746113285852010-07-01T16:43:37.657-05:002010-07-01T16:43:37.657-05:00Hi Jemi,
A good critique group is truly a blessing...Hi Jemi,<br />A good critique group is truly a blessing.<br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-50888678939696093172010-07-01T16:42:53.787-05:002010-07-01T16:42:53.787-05:00Hi Madeline,
You are so right. Thanks for stopping...Hi Madeline,<br />You are so right. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.<br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-11754119742325494592010-07-01T15:33:53.844-05:002010-07-01T15:33:53.844-05:00All good advice, and what you say is true. I'v...All good advice, and what you say is true. I've recently joined a group and I value their opinions so much. They always see things I overlooked, even after multiple edits.Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048410207952052295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-42934313693328811042010-07-01T13:49:29.825-05:002010-07-01T13:49:29.825-05:00Super advice. I don't have a 'live' cr...Super advice. I don't have a 'live' crit group - all my crit buddies are online - but these are invaluable tips regardless.<br /><br />Good luck with the flash piece!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-13719011831460297502010-07-01T10:45:13.859-05:002010-07-01T10:45:13.859-05:00Love when a group works so well together! I parti...Love when a group works so well together! I particularly liked your "lessons" about trusting your vision and voice, and also remembering to say "thank you." Good lessons for life in general, too! :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.com