[stylist] Pet PVS- Correcting fellow writers
Lynda Lambert
llambert at zoominternet.net
Sat Mar 31 15:45:24 UTC 2012
Are you familiar with the museum in Reading? I spoke there a few years ago -
lectured on African American Art and Literature. I used to speak all over PA
through the Pennsylvania Humanitis Council and the Pennsylvania Council on
the Arts. I absolutely love African American art and literature. I love the
diction and the use of language and imagery we find in it.
Lynda
Lynda Lambert
104 River Road
Ellwood City, PA 16117
724 758 4979
My Blog: http://www.walkingbyinnervision.blogspot.com
My Website: http://lyndalambert.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "PAUL BAVER" <pebaver at verizon.net>
To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 11:04 AM
Subject: Re: [stylist] Pet PVS- Correcting fellow writers
>I have a similar circumstance, my very best critic has been a (25-year
>old), street smart young man that grew up on the streets of Reading PA with
>a ninth grade education , and is very street smart. I have been mentoring
>him for now going on eleven years, I started writing my book, with all of
>the anger that I could find, along with every expletive, that I could think
>of, as I also grew up on the streets of Reading PA. . This street smart,
>young man, which knows how to use every adjective describing anything, or
>everything, told me that if I want to give him a reason to change, or a
>reader a reason to change. Then write, in a way that would make him, or any
>reader see that change is possable. He stirnly told me, if you want me to
>see that if I want to make my life better, then show me how to think
>better, speak better, and how to respect myself for the changes that your
>book knows is possible, now that's profound to me, and very powerful.
>Thanks again Paul E Baver
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lynda Lambert" <llambert at zoominternet.net>
> To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 9:39 AM
> Subject: Re: [stylist] Pet PVS- Correcting fellow writers
>
>
>> Paul there are really great people here and I have benefited even though
>> I have not been here for very long. I received a little bit of good
>> feedback that challenged me to take another look at the couple of things
>> I up up. I can see that there are just a few who are giving feedback and
>> I can see why that is. The more feedback we give and recieve the better
>> it is for helping us with growth. But, feedback is not the same as
>> ranting or bullying a person who has honestly put forth an idea for
>> discussion or put forth something they have written.
>>
>> I appreciate honest and thoughtful feedback. Good feedback can often come
>> from the most unexpected sources. Never, never think that a person has
>> to have a degree in writing to be able to give good feedback. My best
>> proof reader and person to discuss my work with is an auto mechanic and
>> welder with no degree in anything but life experiences. That would be my
>> husband. He has insight and intuition and is one of the most well read
>> people I have ever known. He reads stacks of books and is comfortable in
>> conversations with people of all walks of life.
>>
>> Writers thrive on challenges, as do all artistic creative people.
>> Rejection goes hand in hand with what we do. We very quickly learn that
>> when we start putting out work out to the public. It makes us work
>> harder once we learn that it is for our good and for our growth. We
>> cast our work out to the public and we wait to see what comes back to us.
>> What comes back is what we deal with. It can be an acceptance or a
>> rejection. But the important thing is that we put it out there in the
>> first place.
>> Lynda
>>
>> We all need feedback. It helps us grow. What we do not ever need though
>> is to be bullied by someone who apparently gets some twisted sort of
>> pleasure from crushing another's work or spirit. That kind of thing
>> always comes from a place of fear.
>>
>>
>> Lynda Lambert
>> 104 River Road
>> Ellwood City, PA 16117
>>
>> 724 758 4979
>>
>> My Blog: http://www.walkingbyinnervision.blogspot.com
>> My Website: http://lyndalambert.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "PAUL BAVER" <pebaver at verizon.net>
>> To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 8:49 AM
>> Subject: Re: [stylist] Pet PVS- Correcting fellow writers
>>
>>
>>> Good morning Linda, this is the encouragement I expected from the day I
>>> joined, and I'm glad that I took the chance to voice my opinion. Writing
>>> is not only sharing my stories with others, for me it was a personal
>>> healing process, to Wright my tragic life story, it has now been three
>>> years that I've been working on it, and millions of tears later, it took
>>> forty plus years to get over myself. Now that I did get over myself, I'd
>>> like to see those people that are still full of themselves, get over it.
>>> I these days look for the Sunshine, hearing the beauty of the Birds
>>> singing and a day without drama, there's so much love, and beauty, to
>>> find, I have no time for anything but positivity in my life. I only
>>> learned to use this computer in (2005), and know I should be messaging
>>> now with an O-T message in my E-mail. I'll be doing that to the next
>>> E-mail that I send to you. Again thank you very much, for your genuine
>>> encouragement. Paul E Baver
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Lynda Lambert" <llambert at zoominternet.net>
>>> To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 7:36 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [stylist] Pet PVS- Correcting fellow writers
>>>
>>>
>>>> So nice to hear that in spite of your very sad experiences here, you
>>>> have kept on going with your writing. That is what it is all about.
>>>> Yes, we have been given a good deal of material to write from in the
>>>> wild rants we have been given here. In fact, we could develop a
>>>> "character" full blown by using this material.
>>>>
>>>> And, Paul, when you have a manuscript that is ready for your publisher
>>>> to go over, many eyes will be looking over it and editing it along with
>>>> you. Your job is to do the writing, and the editors will be doing their
>>>> job, as well as a number of others.
>>>>
>>>> Paul, I am interested in knowing who some of your favorite authors are.
>>>> What kinds of things do you read that you enjoy? I think that reading
>>>> the things we love is the best teacher we can have. And, I am a college
>>>> professor, so I can tell you for sure that is what is most important -
>>>> reading and absorbing ideas from other writers. In fact, it's important
>>>> to read across disciplines if you can - include philosophers,
>>>> scientists, artists, and any other books you come across that might be
>>>> interesting to you.
>>>>
>>>> I am a visual artist and author. Right now, I just finished reading a
>>>> book by Pearl S. Buck, who gives insight into China in the first 50
>>>> years of the 20th century in her writing. It has enlightened me so much
>>>> and given me a basis for understanding much more about the China we
>>>> have today. I finished that and now I am reading another book written
>>>> by a scientist. This book is on evolution and creation issues, from the
>>>> scientific perspective and historical developments that have brought us
>>>> to where we are today.
>>>>
>>>> Don't rule out anything. The most important thing to do at any age is
>>>> to read and to be a life-long learner. Our learning begins in a
>>>> classroom, for some of us, but it only begins there. It is not an end
>>>> in itself. It is just a baby step on the path of our lives. What takes
>>>> place outside of the classroom, and long after we leave those
>>>> classrooms is where our stories really take form. Our degrees (I have
>>>> three of them) are a personal achievement that we set for ourselves. It
>>>> is for ourselves because we chose to follow a certain path. A college
>>>> professor has to have a terminal degree as well as two others to even
>>>> get a job interview.
>>>>
>>>> For writing, you certainly do not have to go to collee or have degrees.
>>>> Some of the finest writers we can name had no degrees. What they have
>>>> though, is a keen insight into the human condition as they have
>>>> experienced it. Your life experiences are what is most important to
>>>> your writing. What you THINK is far more important than knowing a list
>>>> of rules for writing. It is your passion and your enthusiasm that will
>>>> come through. The other things will be edited out or fixed by your
>>>> editors. Just keep reading and writing.
>>>> So very NICE to meet you Paul.
>>>>
>>>> Lynda
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Lynda Lambert
>>>> 104 River Road
>>>> Ellwood City, PA 16117
>>>>
>>>> 724 758 4979
>>>>
>>>> My Blog: http://www.walkingbyinnervision.blogspot.com
>>>> My Website: http://lyndalambert.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "PAUL BAVER" <pebaver at verizon.net>
>>>> To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 11:03 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [stylist] Pet PVS- Correcting fellow writers
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi Linda thank you, I'm sure that out of the hundred or more members
>>>>> in this club, there are more then just the two of us, that truly like
>>>>> learning, and when a person gets chastised verbally it doesn't make
>>>>> for a joyful learning experience. The few that go into there ranting,
>>>>> and raving, I suppose that they must be experts in the Literary World.
>>>>> They must have a great deal of experience in writing, and must know
>>>>> more about Literature, then at my age I have time to learn. although
>>>>> in the two years as a member of this writing group, I haven't yet read
>>>>> any published works by those that go off on telling me how smart they
>>>>> think they are, and how there years of Literary expertise has given
>>>>> them the privilege, to give us a verbal lashing. I must state that,
>>>>> our club President, Mr. Newman, is very helpful, and does bend over
>>>>> backwards, to help, in any way he can. As for my writing
>>>>> accomplishments, no I haven't had anything published either, but now
>>>>> that I've grown up, I'm working on a book, about my life, a true
>>>>> story. I hope to get it published. I must say that I've learned from
>>>>> this group, and there some very learned writers, within our
>>>>> membership. I also do like to write Pomes, but fear, instead of
>>>>> constructive critiquing, I will be told again to return to school, and
>>>>> become educated , in the field of writing, and Literature . My book
>>>>> surely has come a long way, and yes Sir, it has grown to a point that
>>>>> I now am having it looked at by a publicist. I hope to hear from her
>>>>> soon. I'm crossing my fingers, and my toes . Ok Linda, maybe I'll work
>>>>> on that poem about the ranting, and raving . Sincerely Paul E Baver
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Lynda Lambert" <llambert at zoominternet.net>
>>>>> To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 8:06 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [stylist] Pet PVS- Correcting fellow writers
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Paul, you could make this into a POEM!
>>>>>> It could be such a fun poem to do. You have lots of material to draw
>>>>>> from.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Lynda Lambert
>>>>>> 104 River Road
>>>>>> Ellwood City, PA 16117
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 724 758 4979
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My Blog: http://www.walkingbyinnervision.blogspot.com
>>>>>> My Website: http://lyndalambert.com
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: "PAUL BAVER" <pebaver at verizon.net>
>>>>>> To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 4:12 PM
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [stylist] Pet PVS- Correcting fellow writers
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Bravo Linda, I joined about two years ago, and am not, in no way any
>>>>>>> expert in this writing process, I to, was lambasted by the rant, I'm
>>>>>>> not sure why the rant is so unhappy, or why the rant seams to be so
>>>>>>> full of bitterness, but the rant is. The rant is the reason why, I
>>>>>>> really don't comment or address, anything at all. Once the wrath of
>>>>>>> the rant comes down on you, I don't need a second round. I applaud
>>>>>>> you, and your very sincere thoughts. I'll brace myself, for my
>>>>>>> chastising by the rant now. Paul E Baver
>>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>>> From: "Lynda Lambert" <llambert at zoominternet.net>
>>>>>>> To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 8:45 AM
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [stylist] Pet PVS- Correcting fellow writers
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>I have to say just a couple of things here. I am very new to this
>>>>>>>>list. When I saw there was a Writer's Division I thought how nice
>>>>>>>>that would be to be in touch with other writers. Since my sight loss
>>>>>>>>four years ago, I have very little contact with other writers. I was
>>>>>>>>delighted to find this list. I would suppose most of you are pleased
>>>>>>>>to be here, too.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I am a member of another Division for the past 2 or 3 years and it
>>>>>>>> is so enjoyable to be a part of it. The people on the list are so
>>>>>>>> much fun to talk with every day. They have taught me how to do so
>>>>>>>> many things that I needed help with because I still have so much to
>>>>>>>> learn about sight loss and how to do many things. I am so grateful
>>>>>>>> to them all for their help. In return, I try to help others as
>>>>>>>> well, whenever I can. Recently, I even taught a couple of classes
>>>>>>>> on that list, and I am scheduled to teach another one in May after
>>>>>>>> I return from Puerto Rico.
>>>>>>>> Every person on that list is valuable, and the person who runs that
>>>>>>>> list is such an inspiration to everyone. That list has been my
>>>>>>>> introduction to NFB, and it has been a God-send in my life. I even
>>>>>>>> got to go to NFB headquarters a year ago, and met her in person.
>>>>>>>> What a treasure she is!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> With that positive experience in mind, I joined this Writers
>>>>>>>> Division. Here, I have met some people that are the same, smart,
>>>>>>>> talented, helpful, kind, and encouraging. But then, to be honest,
>>>>>>>> I have found the polar opposite here, as well. It sure has been an
>>>>>>>> unpleasant surprise.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> There is a word for it in literature. It is called the "rant."
>>>>>>>> When a person writes an opinion, or a comment, I have come to
>>>>>>>> realize the Rant will come out loud and clear.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I read that there are over 100 people on this list. I also read
>>>>>>>> that only a small portion participate, maybe 15 or so? Don't you
>>>>>>>> wonder why that is? Who needs or desires to participate in a group
>>>>>>>> when just an innocent comment brings down thunder and lightening?
>>>>>>>> Is this a one person operation here? Or, is it a community of
>>>>>>>> writers who have respect for one another and appreciate the
>>>>>>>> opportunity for exchange? The longer I view this list the more I
>>>>>>>> see that a bully seems to be runing the show and if she does not
>>>>>>>> like that person, they are ostracized, through her rants.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I see there are some really good qualities on this site. The ones
>>>>>>>> who take the time to put up a "word" for the day, with definitions
>>>>>>>> is such a good thing. Others have put up some really nice poems and
>>>>>>>> reflections. Others offer challenges for writing inspiration. All
>>>>>>>> great things. Personal stories have been so interesting and given a
>>>>>>>> life to the person whom we know only by a name on the screen. I am
>>>>>>>> thankful to have met so many of you here. Everyone is valuable,
>>>>>>>> everyone had something to give, everyone is worthwhile in my
>>>>>>>> opinion.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I certainly have not been offended by the folks who have offered
>>>>>>>> comments on the few things I had put up. One comment really made me
>>>>>>>> go to the books and figure out something I had not thought about.
>>>>>>>> Others have given me insight into some other things that I
>>>>>>>> appreciate. Another member gave one of my poems the best critique I
>>>>>>>> could have imagined and showed me new insights into my own work. I
>>>>>>>> hope to be as helpful to others as I can be and I have really
>>>>>>>> enjoyed getting to know some of you off-list so much. What a great
>>>>>>>> group of folks here. We need everyone - and wouldn't it be
>>>>>>>> wonderful if more and more of those 100 plus on the list felt like
>>>>>>>> sharing and communicating, too? I think so.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Lynda Lambert
>>>>>>>> 104 River Road
>>>>>>>> Ellwood City, PA 16117
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> 724 758 4979
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> My Blog: http://www.walkingbyinnervision.blogspot.com
>>>>>>>> My Website: http://lyndalambert.com
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>>>> From: "Eve Sanchez" <3rdeyeonly at gmail.com>
>>>>>>>> To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 10:10 PM
>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [stylist] Pet PVS- Correcting fellow writers
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Wow Bridgit, Where did I say anything about critiquing or
>>>>>>>>> feedback? You
>>>>>>>>> are reading things that were never written and by the way; this is
>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>> second time you have told me I should not be in this group. Thank
>>>>>>>>> you ever
>>>>>>>>> so much. Eve
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 4:20 PM, Bridgit Pollpeter
>>>>>>>>> <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Okay, prepare to brand me the B since that's what usually
>>>>>>>>>> happens, but
>>>>>>>>>> here we go. And no, I'm not intending for this to become a
>>>>>>>>>> never-ending
>>>>>>>>>> thread with no conclusion. I merely throw food out for thought
>>>>>>>>>> here.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Why belong to a community of writers where we share our work from
>>>>>>>>>> time-to-time if we do not want feedback and constructive
>>>>>>>>>> criticism? The
>>>>>>>>>> greatest writers in the world have and do belong to some type of
>>>>>>>>>> writing
>>>>>>>>>> community in which they not only share their work but provide
>>>>>>>>>> feedback
>>>>>>>>>> and constructive criticism.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> A loving, warm environment is necessary to this process because
>>>>>>>>>> no one
>>>>>>>>>> is superior to anyone. We all have individual styles, voices,
>>>>>>>>>> formats
>>>>>>>>>> and processes in which we write. We need to recognize the
>>>>>>>>>> difference
>>>>>>>>>> between preference and wrong in terms of content, style and
>>>>>>>>>> genre. Any
>>>>>>>>>> feedback should be done with sincerity and a general appreciation
>>>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>>> assisting fellow writers.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Feedback is crucial however. You don't attack; you don't
>>>>>>>>>> condescend; you
>>>>>>>>>> don't take a derogatory tone, but you do provide feedback on what
>>>>>>>>>> you
>>>>>>>>>> enjoy and what you think can use work. When it comes to
>>>>>>>>>> established
>>>>>>>>>> rules and guidelines, you certainly point these out. Whether they
>>>>>>>>>> be
>>>>>>>>>> errors made in carelessness or made from lack of knowledge, it
>>>>>>>>>> does not
>>>>>>>>>> matter. Any writer should want a typo of any kind pointed out so
>>>>>>>>>> it can
>>>>>>>>>> be fixed. Sure, many of us will eventually find those mistakes,
>>>>>>>>>> but why
>>>>>>>>>> not take the assistance when offered? One less thing you have to
>>>>>>>>>> do.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Stephen King does not write a novel then turn it over an have it
>>>>>>>>>> published. Before he submits it, he has a group of trusted
>>>>>>>>>> writing
>>>>>>>>>> friends and editor who pour through a manuscript with him,
>>>>>>>>>> pointing out
>>>>>>>>>> the weak spots along with any grammatical and structural errors.
>>>>>>>>>> Most
>>>>>>>>>> people are aware that C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien were
>>>>>>>>>> colleagues
>>>>>>>>>> who belonged to a group of writers who provided feedback for one
>>>>>>>>>> another. This is why Lewis an Tolkien often seem similar because
>>>>>>>>>> they
>>>>>>>>>> gave constructive feedback to each other, often incorporating
>>>>>>>>>> ideas
>>>>>>>>>> suggested by the other.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> There's nothing wrong with giving this feedback to each other,
>>>>>>>>>> and no
>>>>>>>>>> one is affecting a superior attitude to do so. If I say your
>>>>>>>>>> writing is
>>>>>>>>>> ridiculous and not worth my time, this is wrong and not the type
>>>>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>>>>> feedback anyone should provide. If I say, however, I enjoyed this
>>>>>>>>>> section, but I feel character A does not have enough depth, or I
>>>>>>>>>> like
>>>>>>>>>> your use of dialogue, but be careful of where you place
>>>>>>>>>> punctuation with
>>>>>>>>>> quotation marks, this is constructive criticism and very
>>>>>>>>>> beneficial and
>>>>>>>>>> helpful to any writer. If I make comments such as these, it's not
>>>>>>>>>> because I think I know everything, or that I'm of a superior
>>>>>>>>>> intellect
>>>>>>>>>> than you, or a better writer than you, it's simply because I see
>>>>>>>>>> potential and want to assist you in bringing out all the best
>>>>>>>>>> aspects of
>>>>>>>>>> your writing.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> In return, I expect similar feedback. Especially in the beginning
>>>>>>>>>> stages
>>>>>>>>>> with first drafts, we all need feedback. If I want to do my best
>>>>>>>>>> work, I
>>>>>>>>>> need a finger on the pulse of those reading it. Audience feedback
>>>>>>>>>> is the
>>>>>>>>>> only true way in which to learn what works and what doesn't in
>>>>>>>>>> our
>>>>>>>>>> writing. It's great when you say you enjoy my writing and it's
>>>>>>>>>> good, but
>>>>>>>>>> this doesn't tell me much, or help me when revising. In short, it
>>>>>>>>>> doesn't help make me a better writer; I just fatten up on the
>>>>>>>>>> praise not
>>>>>>>>>> always aware of where I need to concentrate my revising and
>>>>>>>>>> editing
>>>>>>>>>> efforts. This type of process is not contrary to a warm, loving
>>>>>>>>>> an
>>>>>>>>>> generous atmosphere. As the saying goes, a true friend is honest,
>>>>>>>>>> and I
>>>>>>>>>> think a similar comment can be said for writers.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> To say a place like Stylist should only be an outlet in which we
>>>>>>>>>> sit
>>>>>>>>>> back and just enjoy each others work is not giving an outlet like
>>>>>>>>>> Stylist all the possibilities it can be. After material is
>>>>>>>>>> published,
>>>>>>>>>> then I want to sit back and enjoy it. Before, whether it be my
>>>>>>>>>> own work
>>>>>>>>>> or others, I want to get my hands dirty, ironing and polishing,
>>>>>>>>>> bringing
>>>>>>>>>> all the potential to the surface.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> My essay published in Breath and Shadow's winter issue is a piece
>>>>>>>>>> that
>>>>>>>>>> I've worked on for about four years. It has gone through rounds
>>>>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>>>>> revision including several workshops, and I had posted sections
>>>>>>>>>> of it on
>>>>>>>>>> Stylist to get feedback from those who cared to do so. What is in
>>>>>>>>>> B and
>>>>>>>>>> S (ha-ha, just realized the initials here, grin) is something
>>>>>>>>>> that not
>>>>>>>>>> only took time, as well as the result of my own creativity and
>>>>>>>>>> editing,
>>>>>>>>>> but of the feedback from others. And I will still probably
>>>>>>>>>> continue to
>>>>>>>>>> revise it over time.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> So I think it unfair to us as writers and to the intention of
>>>>>>>>>> Stylist to
>>>>>>>>>> say it's wrong or childish or the result of superior attitudes to
>>>>>>>>>> provide feedback when we post work here. Again, if you don't want
>>>>>>>>>> feedback from your peers, or can't handle it, a writing community
>>>>>>>>>> of any
>>>>>>>>>> kind is not the place for you. And editors, publishers and
>>>>>>>>>> authors
>>>>>>>>>> published numerous times are not the only "experts" who can
>>>>>>>>>> provide
>>>>>>>>>> constructive feedback. Our writing peers can have just as much
>>>>>>>>>> knowledge
>>>>>>>>>> and experience, and as I learned in university, ultimately it's
>>>>>>>>>> up to
>>>>>>>>>> your intended audience who often are not writers or have any
>>>>>>>>>> writing
>>>>>>>>>> experience/knowledge who determine the success of any writer. So
>>>>>>>>>> why not
>>>>>>>>>> take the opportunity to receive feedback from your peers? In
>>>>>>>>>> fact, I
>>>>>>>>>> don't see those of us proving such feedback as being superior,
>>>>>>>>>> but the
>>>>>>>>>> opposite; if you don't want feedback, it could be interpreted as
>>>>>>>>>> you
>>>>>>>>>> thinking yourself too superior to accept feedback from anyone
>>>>>>>>>> else. As
>>>>>>>>>> always, it's a matter of perspective.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>>>>>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>>>>>>>>> Read my blog at:
>>>>>>>>>> http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
>>>>>>>>>> The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
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