tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post4508499912081088677..comments2024-03-28T08:58:46.536-07:00Comments on InScribe Writers Online: My Editing Journey by T.L. WiensTracy Krausshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066853243062725525noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-43643924764092079222014-07-29T04:47:28.237-07:002014-07-29T04:47:28.237-07:00We writers are most critical of ourselves, often j... We writers are most critical of ourselves, often judging too harshly, but a critique group can really help us to know where we hit the mark and where we miss it. I agree, as a writer and editor, that both are essential. Some small part of us wants to know we did something well and that gives us courage to continue on the stuff that doesn't work well.Carolyn R. Wilkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07429583114547915512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-68001386592086084842014-07-28T20:02:45.144-07:002014-07-28T20:02:45.144-07:00Thumper's father's advice (if you can'...Thumper's father's advice (if you can't say anything nice, don't say nothing at all) doesn't always work well for serious writers. In order to grow in our craft we need to hear a balance, so you are right on, Tammy. Kind words do encourage, but helpful critiquing can go a long way to help a body really know if words work (or not). Good job. Glynishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15621548333351709607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-12914259472533005472014-07-16T08:09:36.384-07:002014-07-16T08:09:36.384-07:00Very true. We do need each other, for both praise ...Very true. We do need each other, for both praise and criticism.Connie Mae Inglishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988103819012472275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-63001654705045757132014-07-15T19:44:15.833-07:002014-07-15T19:44:15.833-07:00Sometimes it is more difficult to receive praise ...Sometimes it is more difficult to receive praise than criticism, but both are beneficial if we have the right perspective on them. Adding one more note to the praise group - I like your brief posts Tammy!<br />Pamfudge4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16295705620837466292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-17013142479951561272014-07-15T12:01:24.530-07:002014-07-15T12:01:24.530-07:00Thanks for the encouragement Bobbi. Yes, it is a d...Thanks for the encouragement Bobbi. Yes, it is a delicate balance.T. L. Wienshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17360724322370326850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-6536273696369930982014-07-15T12:00:33.809-07:002014-07-15T12:00:33.809-07:00This group is more prone to suggesting improvement...This group is more prone to suggesting improvements than praise. It was a very humbling experience. I know "I can do all through things through Christ who strengthens me." He is the true talent.T. L. Wienshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17360724322370326850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-90997988485564613922014-07-15T05:59:48.023-07:002014-07-15T05:59:48.023-07:00I think most of us are afraid of praise--fearful i...I think most of us are afraid of praise--fearful it will feed our pride, or unsure we don't really deserve it.<br />If the same group offers critique--which is often just as hard to take--and it is an honest balance, then both are probably genuine and helpful to us.Bryan Norfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710748637754625976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-70732543813156187152014-07-15T05:25:13.254-07:002014-07-15T05:25:13.254-07:00Thank you, anonymous writer, for these insightful ...Thank you, anonymous writer, for these insightful words. I too have noticed that praise is a double-edged sword. <br /><br />As Christians, thought, we can turn to the Lord for affirmation in our writing; then to people for needed critique. It's a delicate balance, though, juggling pride, humility and vulnerability. May the Lord keep us all balanced.Bobbi Juniorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16366421883424533929noreply@blogger.com