tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380535868775306698.post1839654232403292324..comments2024-01-14T10:30:49.730-08:00Comments on Author Susan Griscom: A Snake In The GrassAuthor Susan Griscomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14437469871283911057noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380535868775306698.post-35546519745925498542010-08-16T18:34:10.183-07:002010-08-16T18:34:10.183-07:00Oh and Pam, thanks for the compliment. :DOh and Pam, thanks for the compliment. :DAuthor Susan Griscomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437469871283911057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380535868775306698.post-26296237884646175692010-08-16T18:31:23.406-07:002010-08-16T18:31:23.406-07:00Thanks for commenting, Maria and Pam.
I wanted t...Thanks for commenting, Maria and Pam. <br /><br />I wanted to post this story about the snake because it was too horrendous of an experience for me not to, but I also want to keep most of my posts about the craft of writing. So, after reading the other posts last night about people who don't like to identify themselves before offering up a critique or other advice, I immediately saw the relationship to the snake. As though they are hiding like a snake in the grass and I didn't like the thought.<br /><br />You are right, Pam, it's hard enough and gut-wrenching to accept some of the feedback we get, but it's worse when you don't know if they actually know what they are talking about. It wasn't that I received a bad critique from someone, but that is sound advice on taking whatever constructive criticism you can wring out and moving forward. Thanks<br /><br />There's got to be a little give and take. Give us something that makes your thoughts worth paying attention to.Author Susan Griscomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437469871283911057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380535868775306698.post-28563279489372088782010-08-16T17:50:34.886-07:002010-08-16T17:50:34.886-07:00Okay, first off, YIKES on the snake story! OMG! To...Okay, first off, YIKES on the snake story! OMG! Too scary!<br /><br />(Calming self.) Now. The critique thing. I agree 100%. Critics need to identify themselves. True, as you pointed out, perhaps some feel they need the anonymity in order to express any kind of negativity. They fear the personal backlash or repercussion of their honesty. But if they feel that strongly about staying unidentified, perhaps they shouldn't be dabbling in critiques. <br /><br />You are an excellent storyteller. I am halfway through the work you shared with me, and I'm impressed. <br /><br />That all being said, it's hard to grow that thick skin. I should know. Anonymous or not, it's gut-wrenching to get some of the feedback we get. Take whatever constructive criticism you can wring out of this person's words and move forward!<br /><br />Pam/Anne<br />http://beaconstreetbooks.comPam Riplinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13727387457891576143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380535868775306698.post-21144099216957732802010-08-16T17:46:26.309-07:002010-08-16T17:46:26.309-07:00Well, in fairness to the snake, he only popped up ...Well, in fairness to the snake, he only popped up to warn you that you were in <b><i>his</i></b> territory. <br /><br />I've met all manner of beasts and believe me I don't know that I would have continued. But then I rarely go in tall grass unless I'm in long pants and hiking boots. I know what hides there. LOL!<br /><br />But as to anonymous crits and comments...<br /><br />Anonymity gives people a false sense of bravado. And sometimes that makes them say ill-considered and cruel things, thinking no one will ever know who they are. <br /><br />I have far more respect for people who pony up and identify themselves from the get-go.<br /><br />If someone feels strongly enough to make a damning statement, at least have the sand to attach your name and own up to any repercussions.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.com