tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629921421983294151.post3253572089081619847..comments2023-10-04T08:00:40.991-04:00Comments on PAVLOV'S BLOG: REJECTED and A REVIEW!Pavlovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16211091650412970845noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629921421983294151.post-9710197777467078222012-04-19T08:05:25.020-04:002012-04-19T08:05:25.020-04:00You're absolutely right Steven...I appreciate ...You're absolutely right Steven...I appreciate you reading and the kind words. Next time I'll wear a helmet!<br /><br />PavPavlovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211091650412970845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629921421983294151.post-61416146541581501972012-04-19T07:54:03.888-04:002012-04-19T07:54:03.888-04:00This was great! Keep it up! While not a big foodie...This was great! Keep it up! While not a big foodie, I run a blog along similarly lysergic lines about music. <br /><br />As a writer, it's important to get your ego bruised every so often to remind yourself that you aren't all-that and that some people doing the reading will be hugely critical and unmerciful. I'm in a bit of a writing comfort zone and need more critical feedback sometimes.<br /><br />Love on y'all.stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02239958595040958635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629921421983294151.post-49842509938218974312012-04-19T07:15:44.444-04:002012-04-19T07:15:44.444-04:00Thanks for your kind words Dr. Had I even an inkli...Thanks for your kind words Dr. Had I even an inkling that this particular post was going to be read by over six thousand people, I would have probably explained how I came to "ask/accept" notes on the stories... I would surely have explained what happened much more precisely....Who knew?! <br /><br />Socrates was right...and we all have so much to learn. I am happy in what I do, and have no such illusion I am going to be "discovered." I thought the end result of sending in said stories was going to result in more exposure to my blog....nothing more. <br /><br />Thanks for reading, and I'm glad you have no problems sticking around to hear my musings. A lot of people moved through the last couple of days and few bothered to take a look around and see what my work was about... in the end, I'm appreciative a few did and if they like what I write... It is all worth it.<br /><br />Thanks again, and BTW....love your blog!<br /><br />PavPavlovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211091650412970845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629921421983294151.post-86411508179697572082012-04-19T07:03:59.740-04:002012-04-19T07:03:59.740-04:00Spineless, it was meant to be tongue and cheek, bu...Spineless, it was meant to be tongue and cheek, but I can see how it would be taken otherwise by people who don't know me. I should have most definitely given that aspect more thought. <br /><br />Well to say solicit may be an overstatement. I know it's how I wrote it but if you have a sec I'll explain what happened. A writer friend of mine asked me to send some stories in to to be read...not necessarily critiqued but because he thought they could maybe be used. He being on the "inside" I thought he would know best. <br /><br />So I sent them in as requested, but something had gotten "lost in translation" or was just misunderstood when my stories were recieved. Obviously they were of a size that was too large for what the site ever runs, and they had a lot more "meandering going on in them then they would ever use on their site. Except they were never intended for anything more than my blog which has no such limits.<br /><br />The editor politely declined my stories as if I had sent them in expressly for the purpose of being published (which they weren't....but I guess a little bit of me wished they were..."delusions of grandeur")but offered instead to give me some "notes" on the stories. To which I thought a kind gesture.<br /><br />Knowing how busy this person is, I fully expected a brief few words of "too long" "getting away from the story" "more info" etc... The editor to my surprise went above and beyond (in a good way) to really give me some helpful advice. The problem was we were on two totally different pages to no fault of his own, as I never mentioned my writer friend had asked me to send these and thinking the two of them had talked about it already. <br /><br />Believe it or not, I appreciated the criticism and it will be most helpful should I ever decide to write something for that, or any other such site. <br /><br />Thank you for reading...Pavlovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211091650412970845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629921421983294151.post-89800425826244144912012-04-19T06:45:47.922-04:002012-04-19T06:45:47.922-04:00Thanks Carol...Yes, well said. I'm glad you re...Thanks Carol...Yes, well said. I'm glad you read for the entertainment value...I know that's the reason I read, and if I happen to learn something along the way then great!Pavlovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211091650412970845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629921421983294151.post-32006987862157471972012-04-19T06:43:38.117-04:002012-04-19T06:43:38.117-04:00Thanks Roddy...sounds like a deal!
Tupper...thank...Thanks Roddy...sounds like a deal!<br /><br />Tupper...thanks for havin my back!Pavlovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211091650412970845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629921421983294151.post-70841923554015148212012-04-18T11:01:43.358-04:002012-04-18T11:01:43.358-04:00Ha! I love it! We are talking blog writing here, ...Ha! I love it! We are talking blog writing here, yes? The whole point of blogging is being yourself, and sharing that with others - WTF!<br /><br />I think far too many bloggers think that they are serious writers, and that someday some publisher is going to fall over their blog and 'discover' them - and they'll be famous. Ha.<br /><br />Let's face it, some folks are story-tellers, and some are not. Those that are don't need someone to tell them how to tell a story. You think Mark Twain went around asking others how to write?<br /><br />I'm a blogger, and I've often thought about how to approach blogging - and here's what I keep coming back to; I blog for myself first, because I have a need to write, as an outlet for my inner thoughts and feelings - of course, if my thoughts and feelings (mostly about food and bread) are of interest to others, beautiful! That's rewarding too - but not as much as is my need to express myself in my own way.<br /><br />Socrates once famously said something to the effect of, the beginning of wisdom is when we realize how little we really know. Such realization may be the basis for you asking others for their assistance, but what is their basis for giving you their opinion?<br /><br />Be happy in your efforts, amigo - and be yourself. If, OTOH, you wish to 'formally' improve your writing, seek out a local creative writing opportunity, and get 'learned' advice.drfugawehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00900196927710065042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629921421983294151.post-64098191935729091782012-04-18T02:18:56.728-04:002012-04-18T02:18:56.728-04:00Well Pav, if you ever want to publish on my site -...Well Pav, if you ever want to publish on my site - I won't ask you to change a thing :DRodzillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217934585720560358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629921421983294151.post-23712202632935624852012-04-17T21:46:29.351-04:002012-04-17T21:46:29.351-04:00Yeah, Sue is my sister. She's a bad ass too. ...Yeah, Sue is my sister. She's a bad ass too. Baker by nature, I think, but loves porky stuff and cooking with booze. Pav, you and the Cat should hook up with Sue for lunch some time. Maybe we can all have some fun in the end of June!!dhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16023001477178564100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629921421983294151.post-63775478151836213072012-04-17T17:39:44.894-04:002012-04-17T17:39:44.894-04:00There is a saying somewhere, and I don't know ...There is a saying somewhere, and I don't know the exact quote... but the gist is, if you solicit advice, don't complain about it when you get it. <br /><br />I mean come on, this wasn't someone trolling. You asked for a critique, and you got a constructive response. I don't see why you are throwing a hissy fit. Frankly, if you can't handle constructive critisism, you shouldn't "put it out there".<br /><br />In the end, it's up to you to do with it what you want. If you don't like the critisism, then go ahead and ignore it. Otherwise look at it as experienced feedback. Take the pointers that are appropriate, apply them and carry on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629921421983294151.post-25261556888695262012012-04-17T16:16:44.914-04:002012-04-17T16:16:44.914-04:00Don't change a thing. I read you for entertain...Don't change a thing. I read you for entertainment and you never disappoint. Let me know when you start contributing to Wikipedia. I'll check it out, I'm not against learning.<br /><br />Succinct enough?CarolMISSESTEXAShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18256097035666798178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629921421983294151.post-64102345881271282222012-04-17T16:15:46.213-04:002012-04-17T16:15:46.213-04:00Roddy- Love you man, but I still call bullshit! An...Roddy- Love you man, but I still call bullshit! And if the public knew what they wanted......Tupper Cooks!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13230176012993069224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629921421983294151.post-65529326770269238732012-04-17T16:13:50.025-04:002012-04-17T16:13:50.025-04:00Holy Shit! Dhorst has a sister!?Holy Shit! Dhorst has a sister!?Tupper Cooks!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13230176012993069224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629921421983294151.post-49299967658214066022012-04-17T15:27:35.365-04:002012-04-17T15:27:35.365-04:00I'd buy that for a dollar Roddy... Yes, I coul...I'd buy that for a dollar Roddy... Yes, I could shorten things down to a mere 800ish words. But the extraneous stuff comes along for the ride... well some of it anyway. Thanks for your thoughts buddy! I do appreciate it...Pavlovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211091650412970845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629921421983294151.post-11735463595617986322012-04-17T15:24:03.084-04:002012-04-17T15:24:03.084-04:00I agree with their feedback, not just for you but ...I agree with their feedback, not just for you but for all writers. It's always hard to take criticism, but writing for the public is different than writing a personal journal.<br /><br />My father calls it "falling in love with your words". Especially for good writers (like yourself) you put effort into your content, it's hard to cut anything out. But it's often necessary. <br /><br />With the way most articles, posts, etc. are presented today you should be flattered that you have the readership that you do without a million pictures, and bulleted points. <br /><br />I think you'll be able to find a common ground where it's still very much your own writing, but tailored to be even MORE appealing to a general audience. <br /><br />*I'm sure that same editor would tell me to cut back the above content*Rodzillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217934585720560358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629921421983294151.post-73721322862588581052012-04-17T14:13:57.031-04:002012-04-17T14:13:57.031-04:00Thanks for reading Rob. I think my mistake was pro...Thanks for reading Rob. I think my mistake was probably not writing a piece or two that were more "mainstream" and then asking for comments. However, making every contributed piece look like every other is boring and somewhat unimaginative. Kenji I think gets that and has some nice talent in his bullpen now...but it sure has taken long enough!Pavlovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211091650412970845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629921421983294151.post-81160468827416232122012-04-17T14:03:09.019-04:002012-04-17T14:03:09.019-04:00If you want to write in a highly individualistic s...If you want to write in a highly individualistic style, publishing it on your own blog is exactly the right choice. If you want to write for publication on another site, they have a right to expect you to follow their stylistic preferences. You asked for their comments, and they gave them. Friendly advice: if you don't want to know what somebody thinks of your writing, don't ask.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386165669907559416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629921421983294151.post-40384464388054603752012-04-17T11:47:17.327-04:002012-04-17T11:47:17.327-04:00I think most people are like this Sue. I also thin...I think most people are like this Sue. I also think editors like to hear themselves talk as they seem to be a very self important lot. <br /><br />Anybody who says they have a hard time following any of my pieces should probably wear a helmet at all times and write in only crayon.<br /><br />My brother was the same with regards to Stephen King, I myself...was a Bazooka Joe man as my attention span limited me to reading comics and half a dust jacket at a time.<br /><br />Thanks for responding Sue, and thank you very much for reading.Pavlovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211091650412970845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629921421983294151.post-75616985662120662272012-04-17T11:26:13.536-04:002012-04-17T11:26:13.536-04:00I read the newspaper for information but I read wr...I read the newspaper for information but I read writers if I like how they write regardless of my interest in the topic. If you're a good writer I'll read your thoughts on the impact of frogs in the ecosystem in South America becauseI trust that you will make it interesting. My sister (dhorst) read almost everything Stephen King wrote because she liked how he wrote - although now that I think about our childhood maybe it was the macabre nature of his books she liked...hmmmn. But that's another discussion...keep writing!Sue Thorbahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859677831708003506noreply@blogger.com