Just Jot It January #9
Posted by lindamartinandersen on January 9, 2016
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“Just Jot It January #9” by Linda Martin Andersen
I accepted a challenge for January: Just jot a note and submit. I can’t participate every remaining day this month, but I will join in when I can.
I decided to create a theme to write about:
Today, I celebrate a “Toothy Critique,” inspired by…
http://theforesterartist.com/2016/01/08/toothy-critique/comment-page-1/#comment-14693
I have been a follower of Tim Livingston’s blog, The Forest Artist, for several years. Today’s post made me laugh. It also caused me to reflect on a “toothy critique” I received. That critique spurred me to rewrite until my manuscript is now marketable, according to a friend. So, today I celebrate a “toothy critique.”
How about you? Have you ever received a “toothy critique?” Were you able to use it in a positive way? Tell about it. What do you celebrate today? I look forward to your comments.
Visit http://lindaghill.com/2015/12/31/just-jot-it-january-2016-rules/ for details about Just Jot It January and to comment on other participants’ posts.
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annabellefranklinauthor said
The toothiest criticisms I get are from my mother, who doesn’t like any of my work. I don’t write like Jane Austen or play piano like Artur Rubinstein, and that’s all she needs to know. She has very high standards! 😦
lindamartinandersen said
Annabelle,
Oh my, that stings! My suggestions, not that you asked for them: Shake it off the best you can. Maybe Millie can provide a tutorial on that shaking technique. And maybe, just maybe you can write a note or letter in the fashion Mom likes, just once. And then, be true to yourself! Tell her to love you anyway!
annabellefranklinauthor said
Oh, she does! I think she’s just too close to be objective.
Carol Baldwin said
Loved the dog pictures and your advice to Annabelle. She needs a different critic for her work–one who knows how to sandwich negative critique inside positive!! I look for critique from authors who I respect will tell me the truth.
annabellefranklinauthor said
Fortunately I now have people I can trust to give me constructive criticism. I don’t ask Mum’s opinion any more!
lindamartinandersen said
Carol,
I am glad you enjoyed Tim Livingston’s post about toothy critiques. Thanks for suggesting Sandwich critiques. Looks like Annabelle has found a way to handle he mom’s critiques. 😉
lindamartinandersen said
Annabelle,
Glad you found critiques that are constructive and helpful! Thanks for visiting and commenting!
Tracy Campbell said
Sometimes, “toothy critiques” ache. Your attitude is perfect, Linda. 🙂
lindamartinandersen said
So sweet. Thanks Tracy. Remind me to email you when I get my next toothy critique. I might need your smiling reassurance!