tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post3857790036068094696..comments2024-03-29T03:42:04.742-04:00Comments on Author, Jody Hedlund: 3 Ways to Determine if Your Writing is CrapJody Hedlundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-17925485171227885842021-10-27T18:53:59.654-04:002021-10-27T18:53:59.654-04:00We should get to know about, What is GMB<a href="https://www.toppagerankers.com/what-is-gmb-and-how-to-rank-your-keywords-using-it/" rel="nofollow">We should get to know about, What is GMB</a>Jone Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14350828535907978067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-75828554797785940082021-09-02T13:21:44.216-04:002021-09-02T13:21:44.216-04:00Nice blog and absolutely outstanding. You can do s...Nice blog and absolutely outstanding. You can do something much better but I still say this perfect. 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But consider a writer who is under contract and who hires an independent editor. They'll make suggestions about the manuscript--probably good ones, and the author will react to them. But what if the publisher--in the editing process--requests more changes, changes that reverse what the independent editor has recommended? Then what does the writer do? 'Tis a puzzlement. Richard Mabryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993592219849830777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-48486819289671095032012-08-07T10:30:47.669-04:002012-08-07T10:30:47.669-04:00I hate freelance editors! and their despotic rules...I hate freelance editors! and their despotic rules!generic viagra newshttp://www.genericviagranews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-64583165527975765612011-09-17T10:31:41.718-04:002011-09-17T10:31:41.718-04:00Hi Eve! Sorry the post was so hard for you to read...Hi Eve! Sorry the post was so hard for you to read. I've had one or two other people mention that my blog is hard to read--apparently the light blue background doesn't show up and they only get the dark blue. Sorry about that!! I'm not sure why that has happened! But, anyway, glad you could figure out a way to read it and that it resonated! :-)Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-59722417923043866162011-09-16T22:23:05.833-04:002011-09-16T22:23:05.833-04:00BTW it was difficult to read because of the colors...BTW it was difficult to read because of the colors and the background of your blog. I had to highlight everything in order to see it. Just FYI :)Eve S Nicholsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644660029384088987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-56542433526859461232011-09-16T22:22:11.983-04:002011-09-16T22:22:11.983-04:00What a wonderful and resource filled post. Thank y...What a wonderful and resource filled post. Thank you so much for the advice and direction!Eve S Nicholsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644660029384088987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-73368618554898481382011-09-15T20:10:32.938-04:002011-09-15T20:10:32.938-04:00I haven't heard of this book either, so I'...I haven't heard of this book either, so I'll have to look into it. <br /><br />You've got some great tips here. Even though I write with a partner, she can be too close to the story so we have several beta readers we can trust to be honest and say 'what were you thinking?'. That kind of feedback is invaluable. And luckily enough, one of those readers is an editor-in-training, so I get that aspect as well, but I have thought before about using an exprienced freelance editor. It can always be made better at that stage, so we're wise to use whatever resources we can.<br /><br />Thanks for the book rec!Jen J. Dannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817943866838270699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-89708134210821951572011-09-12T09:17:05.137-04:002011-09-12T09:17:05.137-04:00Sounds like a great book! I'll have to check i...Sounds like a great book! I'll have to check it out, but I don't need a book to tell me the writing I did this weekend stinks!! But I was after word count and kept telling myself, "I can go back and fix this!" I agree, honest critiques are important and I'm still searching for "Ms. or Mr. Right" in a crit partner. ;)Gina Conroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13647753231391009981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-19027620401380865182011-09-11T01:58:17.249-04:002011-09-11T01:58:17.249-04:00I giggled at this post Jody :-)
Yep sometimes cr...I giggled at this post Jody :-)<br /><br /><br />Yep sometimes crap is the only word for some writing.<br /><br />It's a shame, because i truly believe that much of the crap i read could be fixed by getting a proper editor and someone to read over the MS looking for glaringly obvious bits that you miss as the author of your precious bundle of joy.<br /><br />Great post, <br />sarahSarah Ketleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13421335686195152108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-29925521479771532762011-09-10T21:08:22.843-04:002011-09-10T21:08:22.843-04:00Oh boy, do I rely on feedback.
This book sounds p...Oh boy, do I rely on feedback.<br /><br />This book sounds pretty helpful--and quite pointed! I'll keep my eyes peeled for it.Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-20178402885788413772011-09-10T12:30:11.849-04:002011-09-10T12:30:11.849-04:00I've been helping a friend out with her beta r...I've been helping a friend out with her beta reading for a couple of weeks now and I'll tell ya, I haven't been afraid to lay it out there for her. It's the nicest thing you will EVER do for someone. Constructive criticism. But then there are some where you scratch your head and go... I'm not sure it's ever going to get there. <br /><br />And is it ever really possible to be completely objective about a work of art? Especially one you have created? <br /><br />Maybe not objective, but realistic. Thanks, Jody. I'm going to get that book!Laura Kemphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731219076361166447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-22868719891861781962011-09-10T11:04:06.511-04:002011-09-10T11:04:06.511-04:00How funny! Mike's sweet, sweet wife works with...How funny! Mike's sweet, sweet wife works with my salty, salty husband. hahaha. :) I will definitely have to check this out--he is one smart guy! :)Courtney Walshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05546352888412068546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-79524035076878135222011-09-10T09:10:01.636-04:002011-09-10T09:10:01.636-04:00Yep, I'm willing.
That sounds like a hilariou...Yep, I'm willing.<br /><br />That sounds like a hilariously insightful book. Lucky you for getting it in the mail! lol<br />I'll have to keep an eye out for it.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-47933079425061761452011-09-10T07:57:24.275-04:002011-09-10T07:57:24.275-04:00Feedback is essential; at the end of the day you a...Feedback is essential; at the end of the day you are writing a book for others to read (not yourself) so without feedback your writing is a pointless feat. I totally agree with the professional editing too -a great post with sound advice Jody, thank you for sharing your insights.yikicihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02053193063885023803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-70860537242592751602011-09-10T07:50:55.818-04:002011-09-10T07:50:55.818-04:00I sent a relatively short piece around to three Be...I sent a relatively short piece around to three Beta Readers. The one I expected the most powerful feedback from gave me a pat on the back and suggested I include content links in the ebook TOC. The other two "less skilled" writers each gave me about 20 suggestions/corrections, with only one overlapping one between them. The more eyes you involve, the better your product and the more likely you are to get all the bases covered.Sharon Lippincotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16269757107845288737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-44456063863216855172011-09-09T17:54:58.838-04:002011-09-09T17:54:58.838-04:00I tweeted this post b/c I loved the title (and I c...I tweeted this post b/c I loved the title (and I can confidently RT your posts before I read them because they are always that good!), then I came over to read it and loved the post (then I saw that you very kindly mention me, and I thank you for that!!). <br /><br />This topic is definitely on my mind these days -- I just wrote a post for the Water Cooler about my best friend's response to the draft of my manuscript (and the post is titled "The Tough Critique" or something like that...so you can guess how it went!). It was rough...but now I can look back and say with confidence that I'm glad she gave me her honest feedback. It helped enormously in the end. <br /><br />Great post, Jody!Michelle DeRushahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359712465784943599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-37405232242431243942011-09-09T17:43:26.770-04:002011-09-09T17:43:26.770-04:00I haven't heard of this book either, so I'...I haven't heard of this book either, so I'm glad you mentioned it! Beta readers make all the difference for me. They catch stuff that I was blind to, and then I have the opportunity to return the favor. A win/win situation!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-91233164837396195762011-09-09T17:25:16.838-04:002011-09-09T17:25:16.838-04:00This was exactly the advice I needed at the exact ...This was exactly the advice I needed at the exact time that I needed it! Thanks so much for sharing!Marji Laine - Faith Driven Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08863807987324920493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-86831978401425740902011-09-09T14:56:40.699-04:002011-09-09T14:56:40.699-04:00What a great book title! The suggestion to use a f...What a great book title! The suggestion to use a freelance editor is one I took some years ago. The help and advice I received was invaluable. Yes, it costs money, but it's money well invested.Carol J. Garvinhttp://careann.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-50469068569004453042011-09-09T14:45:19.216-04:002011-09-09T14:45:19.216-04:00I hope this doesn't mean I have no sense of hu...I hope this doesn't mean I have no sense of humor...but I didn't laugh at the post title. I cringed. The word "crap" is so pedestrian and crude. And to see it pop up again and again was rather painful. For me, that would qualify as not good writing.<br /><br />But I think you did make your point, Jody.<br /><br />~ Betsy7 Eagleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15804058365269490087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-88425878013257561352011-09-09T14:37:45.824-04:002011-09-09T14:37:45.824-04:00Hey Stephen, Didn't even notice!! Just shows h...Hey Stephen, Didn't even notice!! Just shows how much we all need an objective eye for our work!<br /><br />And thanks again, everyone for your input! :-)Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-86354887766850223762011-09-09T14:36:12.175-04:002011-09-09T14:36:12.175-04:00I definitely have that weakness. Can't see my ...I definitely have that weakness. Can't see my own mistakes and dirty writing habits, so I have six crit partners who can. ^_^Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-50749793506371986892011-09-09T14:24:10.345-04:002011-09-09T14:24:10.345-04:00Oh, Jody, talk about a blog title that gets your a...Oh, Jody, talk about a blog title that gets your attn!! I just had to smile.<br /><br />I've read some 'crap' and have wondered HOW that book got published. (excluding ALL of your books of course!)Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117591103950340977noreply@blogger.com