tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180499681818975823.post930508291743512672..comments2023-09-03T03:31:44.502-07:00Comments on The Art of Infiltration: No Guts, No GloryKimberly Gabrielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05588782441929008886noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180499681818975823.post-35431653156081838262014-04-11T07:39:22.584-07:002014-04-11T07:39:22.584-07:00I try to use "truth in numbers" method. ...I try to use "truth in numbers" method. I'll send my WIP to at least six CPs and/or beta readers. If one likes or doesn't like something, I'll give the comment a little consideration. But if four or more have the same reaction, I know I need to pay attention.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180499681818975823.post-11971459357797062692014-04-04T04:53:33.897-07:002014-04-04T04:53:33.897-07:00So true. I've read my MS comments before and t...So true. I've read my MS comments before and thought. No, that's not right. And of course it's bound to happen. The critiquers can't read what's on our minds, and maybe it shows that I'm not showing something right. Or maybe it's just them.<br /><br />Either way, you are correct. Don't change cause someone else says so. Change because it's what you're meant to do.Suzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16502606950280751205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180499681818975823.post-91122328870507379952014-04-02T17:18:41.625-07:002014-04-02T17:18:41.625-07:00This happens to all of us. But if you hear the sam...This happens to all of us. But if you hear the same thing from several different people, you might want to pay attention.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180499681818975823.post-71280171191316654622014-04-02T15:16:20.999-07:002014-04-02T15:16:20.999-07:00I would listen to the advice given but ultimately ...I would listen to the advice given but ultimately it's the writer's decision then whether to take it. It's your book, and we don't all like to read the same ones :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16308322887557661274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180499681818975823.post-28262808537975005222014-04-02T14:59:52.358-07:002014-04-02T14:59:52.358-07:00Great post!
I've felt the same way about some ...Great post!<br />I've felt the same way about some critiques I've gotten ... absolutely and totally derailed. But usually it's for the same reason you mentioned: the other person's vision for the story was not the same as mine.<br /><br />That said, when somebody sees a major problem with your WIP, you should probably consider that there really IS a problem there. But most of the time, you should completely ignore their advice on how to fix it and find your own solution.Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180499681818975823.post-65067724899019975822014-04-02T13:09:29.123-07:002014-04-02T13:09:29.123-07:00I absolutely agree: follow your gut and never look...I absolutely agree: follow your gut and never look back. Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06837639807533435390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180499681818975823.post-195566204558129142014-04-02T11:20:28.150-07:002014-04-02T11:20:28.150-07:00Thanks for sharing this valuable lesson... hope yo...Thanks for sharing this valuable lesson... hope you're well Kimberly!<br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180499681818975823.post-59881568621237024022014-04-02T10:44:18.622-07:002014-04-02T10:44:18.622-07:00What a great post. Sometimes we're afraid to l...What a great post. Sometimes we're afraid to let an agent or an editor slip through our fingers, but if the fit isn't right it truly is best to go in a different direction.Isis Rushdanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06773053495985834484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180499681818975823.post-59382779147192624092014-04-02T09:04:15.027-07:002014-04-02T09:04:15.027-07:00As for CP's, it's always good to have thre...As for CP's, it's always good to have three if not two. You get a better feel of what is working and what is not. But I also know its not always possible.<br /><br />And definitely write what you would read. Passion is everything.<br /><br />Hugs and chocolate!shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180499681818975823.post-2535492442290500272014-04-02T08:56:35.408-07:002014-04-02T08:56:35.408-07:00Write the novel you want to read. Yep.
I didn'...Write the novel you want to read. Yep.<br /><br />I didn't know the third book in the Cinder series was out. Must add to my Reading List!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180499681818975823.post-61709720457726469312014-04-02T08:19:40.397-07:002014-04-02T08:19:40.397-07:00Great post, Kimberly! We definitely all have our o...Great post, Kimberly! We definitely all have our own opinions. I personally couldn't get into Cinder but know so many people who loved the series :) But I also have books where I HATED it the first 2 times I tried to read it, waited a year and then picked it up again and had to race to the bookstore for book 2 the day it released. So you just never know.<br />Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076907708483883575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180499681818975823.post-76373319664475406632014-04-02T08:04:00.635-07:002014-04-02T08:04:00.635-07:00That was a wise suggestion. We all have different ...That was a wise suggestion. We all have different opinions. Take suggestions with a grain of salt and then do what your gut tells you to do.<br />Good to hear from you, Kimberly!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com