Muted
Satire about a good review gone bad21 total reviews
Comment from MJ McIntire
This entry probably touches each member somehow. I know it does me. (good thing I'm thick skinned and don't offend easily).
I read each review and make adjustments. I took a class many years ago and the Professor said to us "show me, don't tell me." I keep that in mind always. I still can hear her saying it. Simple sentence that says a lot.
You say the same thing in your entry.
Good Luck
MJ
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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This entry probably touches each member somehow. I know it does me. (good thing I'm thick skinned and don't offend easily).
I read each review and make adjustments. I took a class many years ago and the Professor said to us "show me, don't tell me." I keep that in mind always. I still can hear her saying it. Simple sentence that says a lot.
You say the same thing in your entry.
Good Luck
MJ
Comment Written 08-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Thanks. Appreciate your comments and the review.
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a good entry for the Dialogue Only writing prompt.
Your story may be written in jest but there is a lot of good advice in there.
Well done and good luck to you with this one in the competition.
Sharon
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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I think this is a good entry for the Dialogue Only writing prompt.
Your story may be written in jest but there is a lot of good advice in there.
Well done and good luck to you with this one in the competition.
Sharon
Comment Written 08-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Thanks.
Comment from Rasmine
Brett, hello, :)
To answer your question, this happened to me twice. One time was a person I got into a discussion with about religion. I think she muted me because I was more liberal then she was. The other, man I was only trying to help him, blocked me after I reviewed and found some errors. I'm not the best writer, but if I see something, I will say it -- it's to help them. Okay, this is not edited so probably lots of errors in this review :P If you want, edit it! :P
Take care,
Nome
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Brett, hello, :)
To answer your question, this happened to me twice. One time was a person I got into a discussion with about religion. I think she muted me because I was more liberal then she was. The other, man I was only trying to help him, blocked me after I reviewed and found some errors. I'm not the best writer, but if I see something, I will say it -- it's to help them. Okay, this is not edited so probably lots of errors in this review :P If you want, edit it! :P
Take care,
Nome
Comment Written 07-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Appreciate your review.
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
Hi Brett,
Thanks for the heads up on keeping stories focused on structure, strategy, setting, character development, plot and...so much more.
I liked your tongue-in-cheek approach but acknowledge the wisdom of your words.
Dialogue only writing can be challenging but you have chosen your topic well and heeded your own advice.
Good luck.
Blessings
Shirley
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Hi Brett,
Thanks for the heads up on keeping stories focused on structure, strategy, setting, character development, plot and...so much more.
I liked your tongue-in-cheek approach but acknowledge the wisdom of your words.
Dialogue only writing can be challenging but you have chosen your topic well and heeded your own advice.
Good luck.
Blessings
Shirley
Comment Written 07-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Thanks. Appreciate your comments and the review.
Comment from Chrissy710
Ha Ha Brett This made me smile and I enjoyed your banter in the dialogue. You made some good points throughout and although you say tongue in cheek a little biit of realstic advice is worth adding Good luck to you in the contest Cheers Christine
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Ha Ha Brett This made me smile and I enjoyed your banter in the dialogue. You made some good points throughout and although you say tongue in cheek a little biit of realstic advice is worth adding Good luck to you in the contest Cheers Christine
Comment Written 07-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Thanks. Appreciate your review.
Comment from l.raven
Hi Brett,you are so very right...there are several very talented writers on this site....and if you are a serious writer...you can learn a lot...I think most are just wanting their poems to be read...and I think that is good...I find most of the time when I get a low star count...it is from a new person...so I mute until they learn...some want to...some don't...very well written...and very well said...love Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Hi Brett,you are so very right...there are several very talented writers on this site....and if you are a serious writer...you can learn a lot...I think most are just wanting their poems to be read...and I think that is good...I find most of the time when I get a low star count...it is from a new person...so I mute until they learn...some want to...some don't...very well written...and very well said...love Linda xxoo
Comment Written 06-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Thanks for your comments and the review. Much appreciated.
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you so welcome Brett...always...xxoo love
Comment from Mustang Patty
Oh, Brett;
Yes, reviewers have a dirty job. No one wants the piece they spent hours writing, editing, and perfecting to be torn to ribbons by someone who insists on the use of grammar, correct spelling and syntax. (Oh, and never use run-on sentences.)
I do believe, like it or not, there are people here who have advanced skills, and they are willing to help the rest of us learn to write better.
Now, give me my seventy-seven cents so I can promote my next post!
~patty~
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Oh, Brett;
Yes, reviewers have a dirty job. No one wants the piece they spent hours writing, editing, and perfecting to be torn to ribbons by someone who insists on the use of grammar, correct spelling and syntax. (Oh, and never use run-on sentences.)
I do believe, like it or not, there are people here who have advanced skills, and they are willing to help the rest of us learn to write better.
Now, give me my seventy-seven cents so I can promote my next post!
~patty~
Comment Written 05-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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I know this reply is WAY late, life seems to have gotten in the way of FanStory recently. I do appreciate your insightful comments and the review very much.
Comment from Pamusart
Not sure Brett. A good question. You get to know which writers do not want suggestions and which ones do. I always like suggestions. I also will give them when I can. This is a good entry in the contest. Good luck with it. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Not sure Brett. A good question. You get to know which writers do not want suggestions and which ones do. I always like suggestions. I also will give them when I can. This is a good entry in the contest. Good luck with it. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Thanks for your comments and the review. Appreciate them very much.
Comment from BeasPeas
This is a fun piece. You touched upon some good points and I'm sure most of us can agree with your comments and star rating whether we are the the giver or the "givee!" Great entry for the contest. Marilyn
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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This is a fun piece. You touched upon some good points and I'm sure most of us can agree with your comments and star rating whether we are the the giver or the "givee!" Great entry for the contest. Marilyn
Comment Written 05-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Thanks for your comments and the review. Much appreciated.
Comment from judiverse
Maybe the reviewer in this dialogue only story has some good points to make. The reviewer mentions that the story should have a beginning, middle, and end, characters should have motivation, introductions should be interesting, etc. I would say the reviewer needs to take a different approach. Reviewers shouldn't make personal attacks on the writer's intelligence, etc. The reviewer in this case was hoity-toity. As you indicate, some writers don't appreciate constructive criticism. Excellent presentation. judi
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Maybe the reviewer in this dialogue only story has some good points to make. The reviewer mentions that the story should have a beginning, middle, and end, characters should have motivation, introductions should be interesting, etc. I would say the reviewer needs to take a different approach. Reviewers shouldn't make personal attacks on the writer's intelligence, etc. The reviewer in this case was hoity-toity. As you indicate, some writers don't appreciate constructive criticism. Excellent presentation. judi
Comment Written 05-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Thanks. Glad you enjoyed this piece.
