Underground Writers Network Forum Setting boundaries

Mary Brown	Setting boundaries 17 Years Ago I know the works are automatically listed, but I was wondering if people thought it would be a good idea to post regarding to what degree they would like their critiques? Curious.
Valerie Jones	[no subject] 17 Years Ago Quote: Originally posted by MaryGoff I know the works are automatically listed, but I was wondering if people thought it would be a good idea to post regarding to what degree they would like their critiques? Curious. We have two options: we can do automatic posting of the newest works, or post only works submitted by all of you. Perhaps we could vote and see what you all think :)
Mary Brown	[no subject] 17 Years Ago Well, my forum is no where near as populated as yours, but that was my thinking. I felt it better for someone to post something they felt needed attention, instead of it being like roulette. I believe it would be a good idea here too. Hope to see some opinions! Thanks Val (if I may) ::cool::
Marc Mccune	[no subject] 17 Years Ago big question: DOES YOUR WRITING SUCK? Personally, the reason I'm here is to find out how much my writing sucks...and to fix it. If I/we are just writing for fun...that is one thing...if we are writing with the hopes of being published and selling our work, it has to be perfect. If you are offended by critiques here, you haven't seen anything yet. Professional editors will rip your work to shreds to make it perfect. Writers have to get into the habit of rewriting, rewriting and rewriting some more. Nip, tuck, trim, delete. You have to be brutal with yourself. If I'm chronically writing stuff that breaks all the rules of grammar and good spelling. I want to know about it, and welcome constructive critiques. If the idea I'm trying to get across is lost to my reader, I want somebody to tell me. So I can rewrite and clarify. I don't want to get any A's for effort if the work isn't that great. I don't want to get an automatic 5 stars just because you are being a nice person and don't want to offend my nice try. If someone asks me to review their poem or story, I will be honest. I will look at the good points of the piece and praise them. I will also point out technical mistakes and offer suggestions. Those suggestions are just that...suggestions. In my work, sometime I incorporate reviewers suggestions...other times I don't Sometimes when I review, I get what the author is trying to say, and it may be a terrific idea...but the delivery needs work. So I'll review the piece on two fronts...the content and the direction of the piece...and how well it was actually written. -Marc
Mary Brown	[no subject] 17 Years Ago Quote: Originally posted by itsobvious2 big question: DOES YOUR WRITING SUCK? Personally, the reason I'm here is to find out how much my writing sucks...and to fix it. If I/we are just writing for fun...that is one thing...if we are writing with the hopes of being published and selling our work, it has to be perfect. If you are offended by critiques here, you haven't seen anything yet. Professional editors will rip your work to shreds to make it perfect. Writers have to get into the habit of rewriting, rewriting and rewriting some more. Nip, tuck, trim, delete. You have to be brutal with yourself. If I'm chronically writing stuff that breaks all the rules of grammar and good spelling. I want to know about it, and welcome constructive critiques. If the idea I'm trying to get across is lost to my reader, I want somebody to tell me. So I can rewrite and clarify. I don't want to get any A's for effort if the work isn't that great. I don't want to get an automatic 5 stars just because you are being a nice person and don't want to offend my nice try. If someone asks me to review their poem or story, I will be honest. I will look at the good points of the piece and praise them. I will also point out technical mistakes and offer suggestions. Those suggestions are just that...suggestions. In my work, sometime I incorporate reviewers suggestions...other times I don't Sometimes when I review, I get what the author is trying to say, and it may be a terrific idea...but the delivery needs work. So I'll review the piece on two fronts...the content and the direction of the piece...and how well it was actually written. -Marc EXACTLY! That's what I am talking about. Well said.
Valerie Jones	[no subject] 17 Years Ago Thanks for sharing your view, I completely agree. When trying to improve as writers, we can't depend on praise, we must acostume ourselves to critique and learn from it.
Chaos X 3	[no subject] 17 Years Ago I agree with itsobvious. I'm here to learn from my mistakes.
Anne Shiever	[no subject] 17 Years Ago I appreciate the honesty. I want to know what other writers and readers think about something on a professional level as well as emotional. Thanks for being a true friend here. Anne Shiever
Jamie Charbonneau	[no subject] 17 Years Ago Yes, yes and yes again. I just recently was verbally assaulted for not being nice enough in a criticism for a certain fellow. I'm here to get honest opinions on my writing... not to have people give me 5 stars and pat my head telling me what a good girl and was and that trying is what matters. Thank you, itsobvious2, for stating what I've felt since my first poem hit the page here. :)
Valerie Jones	[no subject] 17 Years Ago I think we drifted off topic a little, would you guys prefer to post your own pieces rather than just having the system automatically show your newest works? That would mean that you would have to manually select a piece of work you want opinions on. Please let me know so that we can set it up ;)

Penny Palasty	[no subject] 17 Years Ago I agree with what most are saying, I only ask that when being critiqued, lets try to do it as nicely as possible and not just be harsh about whatever is said. You can still let someone know they need to sharpen their skills, or possibly rework the whole thing and not sound like your attackign them while doing it. As far the particular question, I for one don't mind to have whatever I post submitted right to the topic thread, nor do I mind whatever critique I get as long as its not a personal attack. Thats my thoughts anyhow.
Kasia A. Tilander	[no subject] 17 Years Ago I can't speak for everyone but I would love to post my own pieces... that way I can choose the ones' that either need improvement and I need impute on, or ones that I�m proud of and want honest feedback on.
R. MonaLeza	[no subject] 17 Years Ago I agree with Kasia. I'd rather post my own pieces. That way I can work my way through a few at a time and try to work with the critiques I get.