tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post3181254301941233255..comments2023-04-20T18:24:37.591+01:00Comments on Carol's Corner: Learning from Feedback...Carolbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-49860413265449995592014-11-13T11:03:38.612+00:002014-11-13T11:03:38.612+00:00Yes, it's amazing how time passes Keith. It ha...Yes, it's amazing how time passes Keith. It hardly seems like three years has gone by.<br /><br />As long as everyone votes me back into the Prose Secretary post, I'll carry on- got to keep me out of mischief somehow. :DCarolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-80783411583636482332014-11-13T11:01:32.910+00:002014-11-13T11:01:32.910+00:00Lizy, it's often easier to see what works, and...Lizy, it's often easier to see what works, and what needs adjusting in other people's work than our own. :)<br /><br />Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-53189066647351392692014-11-12T12:06:29.401+00:002014-11-12T12:06:29.401+00:00Is your 3 years up already? Great news that you...Is your 3 years up already? Great news that you're carrying on as Prose Secretary.Keith Havershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05133563220362208820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-57134833746969185602014-11-11T22:43:16.433+00:002014-11-11T22:43:16.433+00:00I admire your ability actually to write judgements...I admire your ability actually to write judgements on other people's work! I wrestle for hours with just the short works on OWC when I'm in the hot seat.liz younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-60121000748022597412014-11-11T16:08:25.744+00:002014-11-11T16:08:25.744+00:00Thanks, Rosemary.
Yes, constructive comments are...Thanks, Rosemary. <br /><br />Yes, constructive comments are helpful, and the great thing about writers is they are always willing to help. :)Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-79229219103624755042014-11-10T10:36:18.060+00:002014-11-10T10:36:18.060+00:00Competitions are good to enter and to judge as we ...Competitions are good to enter and to judge as we can learn a lot - as long it's all constructive and not destructive. Have a great month of business, Carol!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-37320903203866188422014-11-09T16:29:43.018+00:002014-11-09T16:29:43.018+00:00Constructive feedback is invaluable as you say,Ter...Constructive feedback is invaluable as you say,Teresa. I don't think the story was right for that particular judge. :)<br /><br />I'm looking forward to Awards Night... :)<br />Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-2243801882794944992014-11-09T16:26:31.686+00:002014-11-09T16:26:31.686+00:00I always try to be fair when judging, and I've...I always try to be fair when judging, and I've no problem with a writer not agreeing, but it is still a minefield as you say Pat.<br /><br />And yes, a thick skin is sometimes required. :)Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-49787241437149980782014-11-09T16:24:09.509+00:002014-11-09T16:24:09.509+00:00Exactly, Patsy. Though I think it's hard to tr...Exactly, Patsy. Though I think it's hard to trust our own assessments of our writing in the early years; it's something that develops with time. :)Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-66826115131820403362014-11-09T11:12:30.945+00:002014-11-09T11:12:30.945+00:00I think that was a very harsh thing for that judge...I think that was a very harsh thing for that judge to say, Carol. I'm glad your story went on to win a first place! <br />Constructive feedback though is invaluable.<br />Good luck with your entry :-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-450106759077308962014-11-09T02:50:27.447+00:002014-11-09T02:50:27.447+00:00Oh my... Competitions are a minefield aren't t...Oh my... Competitions are a minefield aren't they? But as you say its a good way of learning if you get good feedback. A thick skin is sometimes required.Writer Pat Newcombehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12678017709861817691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-73490112889825463812014-11-08T23:43:25.392+00:002014-11-08T23:43:25.392+00:00I agree that we can learn a lot from giving and re...I agree that we can learn a lot from giving and receiving feedback - and that we don't have to automatically follow any suggestions we're given.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-3632167416015666712014-11-08T21:58:03.142+00:002014-11-08T21:58:03.142+00:00That's a brilliant description of the process ...That's a brilliant description of the process of learning and improving our writing. <br /><br />I think I'm building a house at the moment then. :DCarolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-49841918670759214132014-11-08T15:40:27.730+00:002014-11-08T15:40:27.730+00:00From now on you shall be known as Bevitt The Busy!...From now on you shall be known as Bevitt The Busy!<br /><br />You're right to say that we never stop learning as writers. I think that we can all identify with how less-than-polished our early attempts must have been, but there's a great satisfaction to be had from improving and, somehow, there is that perpetual motivation to produce work of a higher and higher calibre. We start building Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com