tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post1017371591968243805..comments2023-11-05T02:58:57.359-08:00Comments on Rosalyn Reads, Writes, and (sometimes) Waxes Rhetorical: ISWG WednesdayRosalynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533288555696717340noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-72022144474029062442014-07-03T18:07:02.463-07:002014-07-03T18:07:02.463-07:00I appreciate the motivation! It IS hard.I appreciate the motivation! It IS hard.Rosalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13533288555696717340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-64304230523388901632014-07-03T15:39:45.820-07:002014-07-03T15:39:45.820-07:00It's always a little scary when you send your ...It's always a little scary when you send your work to beta readers. You know it's going to come back with corrections, but you also hope that there are notes that praise the work too. Good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-86109036455293135202014-07-02T22:25:27.313-07:002014-07-02T22:25:27.313-07:00Oh, I know how you feel! I read a great quote some...Oh, I know how you feel! I read a great quote somewhere...don't remember who said it, but it was something along the lines that it's good for writers to doubt their own work. It makes us hungry to learn. Good luck to you!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-25093078269920293402014-07-02T20:40:08.902-07:002014-07-02T20:40:08.902-07:00Your thoughts on this are great. I'm a first-t...Your thoughts on this are great. I'm a first-timer at IWSG, and it is already amazing. I'm just starting a first draft, and terrified that I'll be without those moments of brilliance as well. I'm sure you'll be pleasantly surprised, though. Good luck! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-79349400164101255162014-07-02T20:19:54.409-07:002014-07-02T20:19:54.409-07:00I get it. I do.
It's hard to put ourselves out...I get it. I do.<br />It's hard to put ourselves out there.<br />But, we have to do it.<br />Keep moving forward.<br />HeatherHeather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-1284412559871756322014-07-02T19:13:48.593-07:002014-07-02T19:13:48.593-07:00Beta readers are a great help and I love mine! The...Beta readers are a great help and I love mine! They give insights I wouldn't have thought of and help fix those holes I'm standing in and dont' see. Have fun with and good luck! :)Krista McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09230770035490273428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-70759088841374980182014-07-02T17:05:39.462-07:002014-07-02T17:05:39.462-07:00Thanks for stopping by! My mom's maiden name w...Thanks for stopping by! My mom's maiden name was Burton, so I always feel a happy glow anytime I see that name . . .Rosalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13533288555696717340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-12344505120583720372014-07-02T17:04:58.588-07:002014-07-02T17:04:58.588-07:00I'm more than familiar with that feeling . . ....I'm more than familiar with that feeling . . . hopefully yours passes quickly!Rosalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13533288555696717340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-17280442850783467932014-07-02T17:04:34.159-07:002014-07-02T17:04:34.159-07:00Yup. Mine is stashed with chocolate. :)Yup. Mine is stashed with chocolate. :)Rosalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13533288555696717340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-65752877581643480112014-07-02T17:04:03.784-07:002014-07-02T17:04:03.784-07:00Yes--readers are critical! I try to tell my studen...Yes--readers are critical! I try to tell my students this, but I don't think they believe me.Rosalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13533288555696717340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-12080000031699984692014-07-02T17:03:38.493-07:002014-07-02T17:03:38.493-07:00Thank you!Thank you!Rosalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13533288555696717340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-4443447657084412732014-07-02T17:03:24.268-07:002014-07-02T17:03:24.268-07:00Funny how hard it is for us to see our own work! T...Funny how hard it is for us to see our own work! Thank you.Rosalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13533288555696717340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-53697498156734289532014-07-02T17:02:56.492-07:002014-07-02T17:02:56.492-07:00Morgan, you're so sweet. Let me know if *you* ...Morgan, you're so sweet. Let me know if *you* ever need another beta reader . . .Rosalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13533288555696717340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-23672391187768191652014-07-02T17:02:30.849-07:002014-07-02T17:02:30.849-07:00Shelly, I know that in my head . . . somehow it st...Shelly, I know that in my head . . . somehow it still stings. But feedback is nearly always helpful!Rosalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13533288555696717340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-2879336500539121882014-07-02T17:01:36.505-07:002014-07-02T17:01:36.505-07:00Thank you!Thank you!Rosalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13533288555696717340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-86644833742179358662014-07-02T16:56:50.409-07:002014-07-02T16:56:50.409-07:00Thanks, Alex. I have a great critique group, so I ...Thanks, Alex. I have a great critique group, so I shouldn't be as intimidated by beta readers as I am . . . but it always feels a little like sending my child off to school for the first time.Rosalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13533288555696717340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-77317480699908644542014-07-02T16:50:46.974-07:002014-07-02T16:50:46.974-07:00If your beta readers are writers, they will see th...If your beta readers are writers, they will see the potential! And make suggestions that will be positive and meant to improve.<br />I guess I've done it enough now that I don't fear my test readers or critique partners' reaction. Besides, one of my critique partners is hilarious and it's impossible to feel threatened or get mad when I'm laughing at his comments...Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-1260192480786031342014-07-02T15:42:56.060-07:002014-07-02T15:42:56.060-07:00LOL at cave of suckitude. That's where my CP s...LOL at cave of suckitude. That's where my CP says I live. LOL You are in a great place. Congrats. Glad you found this group helpful. I've felt that way since I joined last year.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-66899487488299855622014-07-02T14:16:37.270-07:002014-07-02T14:16:37.270-07:00Yes a balance between suckitude and brilliance wou...Yes a balance between suckitude and brilliance would be more than welcome. I'm floating in the grey right now :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com/blog" rel="nofollow"> Anna from Shout with Emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-88851100735617183222014-07-02T12:55:18.483-07:002014-07-02T12:55:18.483-07:00Cave of suckitude...also known as the place I live...Cave of suckitude...also known as the place I live haha. The perils of being a writer. <br />Happy ISWG Wednesday!S. L. Hennessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514651403542719387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-48835203080883788202014-07-02T10:43:45.328-07:002014-07-02T10:43:45.328-07:00I think you are well prepared for the possible sug...I think you are well prepared for the possible suggestions, revisions in your future and that is half of the battle. <br />Good luck and good vibes for you for amazing feedback from your beta's!<br />doreenmcgettigan.comDoreen McGettiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691803968607905576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-25841651864690327512014-07-02T10:12:23.307-07:002014-07-02T10:12:23.307-07:00Indeed, you've reached another milestone and y...Indeed, you've reached another milestone and you seem to have a pretty good grip on potential "realities" with your work. Congrats!Dean K Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02585231102949370872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-72123635674815859002014-07-02T09:06:16.730-07:002014-07-02T09:06:16.730-07:00congratulations on getting to such an important st...congratulations on getting to such an important step -- trusted beta readers are the most valuable to a writer :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922888671399516573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-91577658618510896982014-07-02T08:46:42.418-07:002014-07-02T08:46:42.418-07:00I know what you mean. I call it the "Shiny Ma...I know what you mean. I call it the "Shiny Manuscript Syndrome." When I start a new project, especially before I've gotten any feedback on it, I think it's the best thing ever.<br />I've also learned that how I'm feeling about a manuscript often has nothing to do with how good it is. Beta feedback always surprises me, whether it's good or bad. <br />Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387750898893415159.post-59695140562265020052014-07-02T08:41:25.741-07:002014-07-02T08:41:25.741-07:00Oh gosh… I always get freaked out when sending my ...Oh gosh… I always get freaked out when sending my work to betas… the fear never leaves!!!! And it's comforting to know that K.M. Weiland thinks that we're guaranteed to think that our work will fail, LOL… because I do every day! I like your hope for the week. We do need to have more faith and belief in our work. It's too easy to be down on ourselves. Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.com