tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post4090345325161924848..comments2023-10-30T08:00:54.059-04:00Comments on Laurel's Leaves: You got some 'splainin' to doLaurel Garverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-77415165257895925672009-12-10T09:03:08.453-05:002009-12-10T09:03:08.453-05:00laurel, the fact that you SAW it is The step in th...laurel, the fact that you SAW it is The step in the right direction. Great! When I actually see something like that I get all giddy, knowing my editing prowess is getting better. <br /><br />So YAY for you girl. :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-1443395701368935852009-12-10T08:48:48.724-05:002009-12-10T08:48:48.724-05:00I agree, Rhiannon and Carol, that trust is the cor...I agree, Rhiannon and Carol, that trust is the core issue. But I wonder how much is the mom-ish thing of not quite trusting the kids, like T.Anne says, or more an issue of not trusting my story and my own ability to communicate through showing rather than telling. Perhaps it's a mix of both.<br /><br />Thanks for the thought-provoking discussion, friends!Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-11381022837885389312009-12-09T20:42:35.953-05:002009-12-09T20:42:35.953-05:00I tend to overwrite, as well. But on this, I agree...I tend to overwrite, as well. But on this, I agree with the others. Let the actions speak for themselves. Trust your readers. They're young, but they're pretty dang smart.Carolina M. Valdez Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589934533051907801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-49939758398408698042009-12-09T20:16:42.772-05:002009-12-09T20:16:42.772-05:00I'm guilty. It must be the mom in me. I do thi...I'm guilty. It must be the mom in me. I do think though I need to be very careful not to talk down to my readers. Tippy-toes and keep it real.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-47844866723409268162009-12-09T18:19:29.714-05:002009-12-09T18:19:29.714-05:00I tend to over explain, and then someone told me I...I tend to over explain, and then someone told me I should trust my reader. Trust them?? Can we at least fall into each others arms a few times first, just so I know they'll catch me?Rhiannon Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03611927348379723038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-87726973632232190502009-12-09T17:48:44.020-05:002009-12-09T17:48:44.020-05:00Prettied up something I said...
... 'cause I ...Prettied up something I said...<br /><br />... 'cause I probably made a hash of it when I said it.<br /><br />I blame it on the beer. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-54404942488156686312009-12-09T17:30:18.099-05:002009-12-09T17:30:18.099-05:00Tamara: Ooh, tough editor. You're handling the...Tamara: Ooh, tough editor. You're handling the crits with much grace. Thanks for the Honest Scrap, my friend. I'll post about it soon.<br /><br />Carrie, thanks for stopping by. I love the idea of getting teens to feel your work helps widen their world.<br /><br />Shannon: oh dear, I know what you mean about feeling a critique was corporal punishment. We're learning though!<br /><br />Simon: yes, I prettied up something you'd said, oh wise one. ;-)Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-81967604226449946502009-12-09T15:05:20.952-05:002009-12-09T15:05:20.952-05:00Yup. Let the reference speak for itself, I say. Or...Yup. Let the reference speak for itself, I say. Or said. :)<br /><br />Plus, I agree with Ms. CKHB above. Good point, Carrie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-7457880313752087852009-12-09T14:40:42.089-05:002009-12-09T14:40:42.089-05:00Yep! I just got spanked for "telling" to...Yep! I just got spanked for "telling" too much in a recent critique! :)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-48967334365958750292009-12-09T14:10:09.284-05:002009-12-09T14:10:09.284-05:00I imagine that it's often BETTER to let the te...I imagine that it's often BETTER to let the teens Google it. Wasn't it more fun to look for something you read about in a book and discover it yourself than to have it handed to you?<br /><br />Good editing catch!CKHBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17741681893677604323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-46063884593693211082009-12-09T13:18:53.018-05:002009-12-09T13:18:53.018-05:00My editor is always writing on my ms: "overdo...My editor is always writing on my ms: "overdone. Overwritten." So, yeah. Looks like I have the tendency.<br /><br />BTW, you won an award on my blog!Tamara Hart Heinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562765111202443160noreply@blogger.com