tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post1026212926167760230..comments2024-03-12T05:11:42.096-07:00Comments on Write of Passage: Critiques, Another AngleLinda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-32769626759509926442012-02-05T02:40:16.872-08:002012-02-05T02:40:16.872-08:00I just LOVE this post Karlene, not just for critiq...I just LOVE this post Karlene, not just for critiques but life. Your attitude is infectious, it's honorable, and it lifts me up. All of us up.<br /><br />I've gotten SCATHED by groups, by Publisher's Weekly during the ABNA contest. It's all added to making me better. But you take this one above with your positive spins. More!! :DSophia Changhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946233873722107937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-33135213536860577502012-02-04T14:51:41.871-08:002012-02-04T14:51:41.871-08:00Thanks Heather. So true on our lives color our att...Thanks Heather. So true on our lives color our attitude. If we can learn to decide "how" we want to think, then we can take back control. It's all good. <br />Thanks so much for the comment.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-59949002695945220382012-02-04T10:25:08.777-08:002012-02-04T10:25:08.777-08:00That's a fantastic attitude to have Karlene, I...That's a fantastic attitude to have Karlene, I love it! And very interesting how it relates to your life. You bring up a great point, everything we experience colors how we react to things. But in the end it's all about our openness and attitude. Great post!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-11467877509437590192012-02-04T08:08:36.921-08:002012-02-04T08:08:36.921-08:00Thanks for the great comment Kittie. I know your c...Thanks for the great comment Kittie. I know your critique partner is grateful for you too. Pulling the best from each other is a talent and gift for both of you. I have a great critique partner too... and so grateful!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-70491336686951688902012-02-03T13:52:28.681-08:002012-02-03T13:52:28.681-08:00I love how you related this to learning how to fly...I love how you related this to learning how to fly because, like you said (and I never thought of this before), there is a correlation. I'm very grateful for my critique partner. We know how to balance each other so that we pull the best from each other.Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-46294047276576366322012-02-03T13:52:04.474-08:002012-02-03T13:52:04.474-08:00Thank you Karen. I appreciate your comment. My lif...Thank you Karen. I appreciate your comment. My life turned around when I realized so much more was in my control by the power of belief.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-51285693768209313402012-02-03T13:51:19.219-08:002012-02-03T13:51:19.219-08:00Ruth, that is so true... it is hard. But if you ca...Ruth, that is so true... it is hard. But if you can detach from the emotion and focus on the benefit, oh...it can be so worth it. You're going to be a master at your writing, because of the great attitude. And... you have the right kind of friends for this business too! Thanks for the comment. Best of luck in your painting and writing!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-38134880356399879442012-02-03T13:12:03.258-08:002012-02-03T13:12:03.258-08:00This is really great post, Karlene. Love how you p...This is really great post, Karlene. Love how you put this in a different perspective.Karen Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697785820907711723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-81904625333732643482012-02-03T11:34:30.595-08:002012-02-03T11:34:30.595-08:00Great post. It can be hard to have your work criti...Great post. It can be hard to have your work critiqued. I have had paintings critiqued by master artists and boy was that tough to sit through!<br /><br />But those critiques made me a better artist. Now that I am writing, I find the critique is vital. I am blessed with 3 friends who are professional editors and writers. Their comments and suggestions have been so beneficial for my work.<br /><br />The critique may be tough to sit through, but a great critique is never personal, only focused on your work. Remember that!Ruth Douthitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02210433378863401466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-2179153520241138812012-02-03T09:06:37.340-08:002012-02-03T09:06:37.340-08:00Thanks for the nice comment. Beliefs are all about...Thanks for the nice comment. Beliefs are all about deciding to believe. This is the one thing we have a choice on. Also imagine what if we paid thousands of dollars for professional editing and they weren't totally honest? I'd feel cheated. I never want to cheat my friends when asked to read their work.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-16226158528757342592012-02-03T08:09:19.424-08:002012-02-03T08:09:19.424-08:00What a powerful belief system, Karlene. It makes t...What a powerful belief system, Karlene. It makes total sense to me that you developed it learning to fly, and knowing lives were at stake. Profound. Results--nothing short of fabulous. And SO useful as a writer! It takes time and experience to get where you are in your belief system, but I'm taking it to heart. Thanks!Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-8184117900090090542012-02-03T08:04:46.587-08:002012-02-03T08:04:46.587-08:00What an amazing and powerful belief system, Karlen...What an amazing and powerful belief system, Karlene. It makes total sense to me that you've come to this mature and profound attitude through learning to fly and knowing lives were at stake. Talk about getting out of your own way! And the results--nothing short of fabulous. Wonderful thoughts for all writers to chew on until we digest them well to give ourselves the strength and confidence we need.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.com