tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261284053953718962.post4901832568069644475..comments2023-06-13T15:48:41.128+01:00Comments on Writing Humbug: Glamour wedding of the yearDenisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13843258016706999464noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261284053953718962.post-41135504025233612272008-04-14T20:30:00.000+01:002008-04-14T20:30:00.000+01:00My first attempt was handed to friends and family,...My first attempt was handed to friends and family, and they were very complimentary about my efforts, but I don't do that any more, although I do discuss my writing with Lovely Husband. I just don't think loved ones are capable of being properly impartial, and if they ARE critical of your writing, it's tempting to think 'oh well, what do they know anyway??!!' <BR/>I prefer to send mine out for 'professional' critique, or to somewhere like the Romantic Novelists Association. You have to pay, but at least it's objective and, hopefully, constructive criticism :o)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986874444030474719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261284053953718962.post-9701713126953875112008-04-14T19:43:00.000+01:002008-04-14T19:43:00.000+01:00Sounds like some wedding! Whenever I hear of big w...Sounds like some wedding! Whenever I hear of big weddings I just keep thinking of what I would have spent the money on instead - like travelling:-)<BR/><BR/>I don't mind handing over work now for appraisal/slating. I think Cloud Line has helped with any initial nerves. Having said that, I haven't let anyone read the big baby yet because it's still in such a state.<BR/>Be brave! You don't have to <I>take</I> the advice:-)<BR/>Having said that, isn't there some sort of unwritten rule that if three people pick up on the same thing, then maybe you'd better listen!:-)Lane Mathiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147122748453850264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261284053953718962.post-35856717079073397452008-04-14T19:31:00.000+01:002008-04-14T19:31:00.000+01:00Captain - I guess that's the trick isn't it? Put o...Captain - I guess that's the trick isn't it? Put on a brave face, listen and then reflect when you're feeling calm! <BR/><BR/>MotherX - It was a great wedding! Tudor, now that does sound like a lot of work. If you do become fabulously wealthy and decide to renew your vows in such a fashion invite me along! <BR/>Still summoning my courage at the moment...Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843258016706999464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261284053953718962.post-88655698195667659692008-04-14T13:31:00.000+01:002008-04-14T13:31:00.000+01:00That wedding sounds fantastic! if I was rich Id lo...That wedding sounds fantastic! if I was rich Id love to have a tudor wedding where all guests have to dress up! (I had a boring regist office thing.)<BR/>I hope one day to be able to get to your stage at writing, but even showing little things to people tend to get me really defensive and nervous, so I know how you feel in that respect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261284053953718962.post-51933469525544136702008-04-14T09:02:00.000+01:002008-04-14T09:02:00.000+01:00My first attempt went to my friends (no gf/oh I'm ...My first attempt went to my friends (no gf/oh I'm afraid) who were quite constructive. I managed to accept the criticisms fairly well, though I privately disagreed with some of them. <A HREF="http://www.blogger.com/profile/03669889070557241716" REL="nofollow">Fiona</A> was also very helpful with some writerly comments.<BR/><BR/>One thing I perhaps shouldn't have done, on reflection, is to post the whole story on my web site for the world to see!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com