tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1800627233308901301.post6908562089567806378..comments2019-11-20T03:56:01.845-08:00Comments on Ready, Aim, Hook Me: Rejections Sting, Just Like a Finger Poke to the Eye.Ready, Aim, Hook Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917625209106328305noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1800627233308901301.post-28658162175698562042011-06-22T09:59:15.239-07:002011-06-22T09:59:15.239-07:00There is a school of thought out there that if hal...There is a school of thought out there that if half of your readers at a workshop love your work and half hate it then you may have something great.<br /><br />All of us have opinions based on personal bias. For example, I was at a workshop once where a brilliant story was submitted where a woman was suffering from the effects of rape. I stopped reading the story and said I would never, ever, buy such a story, brilliant writing or not. I still hold this opinion. <br /><br />I do think what you're doing at this site is a valuable service to us writers and I will be submitting.RG Harthttp://www.rghart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1800627233308901301.post-3379690735684678632011-06-09T13:37:11.626-07:002011-06-09T13:37:11.626-07:00A stinging opinion is just that, an opinion. Some...A stinging opinion is just that, an opinion. Sometimes it hurts,but I'd rather have someone tell me the truth, than to be nice and allow me to continue to make the same mistakes.Hildie McQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05929695404979016647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1800627233308901301.post-80182593925904311052011-06-08T21:09:29.579-07:002011-06-08T21:09:29.579-07:00I hear you about the review thing, except I'm ...I hear you about the review thing, except I'm going to be honest in my *opinions* and if the writer doesn't like it, tough tomato's. I'm just one of many they'll have to thicken their skin on :pRL.Treadwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09630142688742804319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1800627233308901301.post-74553567016282164982011-06-08T20:55:28.966-07:002011-06-08T20:55:28.966-07:00I agree, actually. ;) I've read books that are...I agree, actually. ;) I've read books that are HORRIBLE and right now I am recalling one, which had a great idea but was written like crap. Yes, it was a best-seller. Sigh.<br /><br />I like that idea of yours. I actually got very excited but then I wasn't because I only have half-a-draft and I can submit that! lol <br /><br />Anyway, I believe you when you say you'll be harsh (not in a mean way but in a critical one), as I've been reading you girls' posts and you're tough. Those winners WILL deserve their badges... :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979704972319783846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1800627233308901301.post-4373673041528581902011-06-08T18:20:29.381-07:002011-06-08T18:20:29.381-07:00Fun! (Not the rejection part, but what you're...Fun! (Not the rejection part, but what you're doing on this blog!) Soon I'll submit to you! Thanks! Glad you tweeted this post! christyerica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1800627233308901301.post-74030668741701729632011-06-08T11:15:32.746-07:002011-06-08T11:15:32.746-07:00All I can say about this is, when my book is compl...All I can say about this is, when my book is completed and ready for review, that it passes the mustard and I can say "Ya, my book scores Hook'ers.TLJeffcoathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12380592100458330369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1800627233308901301.post-66358480742551938782011-06-08T06:13:23.415-07:002011-06-08T06:13:23.415-07:00I don't think I could ever do what you ladies ...I don't think I could ever do what you ladies are doing. Giving people feedback is a lot of work, whether the story is good or bad. I often have a hard time deciding why I feel the way I do about a story. I applaud your efforts!<br /><br />Patiently waits for her rejection letter.Christina G Gaudethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17972427409505941695noreply@blogger.com