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Comment from LIJ Red
They even taught in Beauty College in the old days, beauticians should avoid conversations about politics and religion. Bad for business. You didn't make any big missteps that I caught in your prose. Yes, FS is a place to learn things about writing...
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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They even taught in Beauty College in the old days, beauticians should avoid conversations about politics and religion. Bad for business. You didn't make any big missteps that I caught in your prose. Yes, FS is a place to learn things about writing...
Comment Written 15-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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Thank you for reviewing. Yes, it's better to steer away from those two topics.
Comment from Bill Schott
I like and agree with your take on the Fanstory experience except for one thing. I think the mandatory minimum length of a review is very important for keeping the lid on speed reviewing. How many breeze-through-without-reading reviews would you get without some necessity for actual input. We would get a lot of hits, but they would all say -- Great! (assuming they wanted to be upbeat; some might be -- Sucks!)
I will share my secret to reviews that exceed the poem length.
EXAMPLE: Review for a haiku named "frogs"
Frogs will leap
when danger nears
lily leavers
This haiku, Frogs, written in the traditional short-long-short format, finds the observation of movement of the amphibians in first two lines, and an alliterative, play-on-words observation as the satori. Nicely done.
I think a review like this tells the poet that I read it, noticed his/her effort, and gave a positive note.
Having said that, I go to the next haiku in a list of haiku challenges and paste in the exact same review, initially, then revise it to fit the new work.
EXAMPLE: Review for a haiku named "dogs"
Dogs will chase hot cats
and permit cool ones to stay;
hot and cold canines
This haiku, Dogs, written in the metrical, 5-7-5 format, finds that dogs are choosy creatures when it comes to cats, and your pun in the satori connects the ideas. Neat.
What do you think?
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2018
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I like and agree with your take on the Fanstory experience except for one thing. I think the mandatory minimum length of a review is very important for keeping the lid on speed reviewing. How many breeze-through-without-reading reviews would you get without some necessity for actual input. We would get a lot of hits, but they would all say -- Great! (assuming they wanted to be upbeat; some might be -- Sucks!)
I will share my secret to reviews that exceed the poem length.
EXAMPLE: Review for a haiku named "frogs"
Frogs will leap
when danger nears
lily leavers
This haiku, Frogs, written in the traditional short-long-short format, finds the observation of movement of the amphibians in first two lines, and an alliterative, play-on-words observation as the satori. Nicely done.
I think a review like this tells the poet that I read it, noticed his/her effort, and gave a positive note.
Having said that, I go to the next haiku in a list of haiku challenges and paste in the exact same review, initially, then revise it to fit the new work.
EXAMPLE: Review for a haiku named "dogs"
Dogs will chase hot cats
and permit cool ones to stay;
hot and cold canines
This haiku, Dogs, written in the metrical, 5-7-5 format, finds that dogs are choosy creatures when it comes to cats, and your pun in the satori connects the ideas. Neat.
What do you think?
Comment Written 15-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2018
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I think you have some very good advice. I will try to do just that. Thank you.
Comment from Ulla
Hi Yvonne, it's so good to see you again. I do miss your wonderful poems and I hope you'll post again soon. Meanwhile I can only agree with you. The site has certainly improved my writing as well, and very rarely have I received an unfair review. So many have helped with my language development, you included. Good luck with this great write in the contest. Warm regards. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018
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Hi Yvonne, it's so good to see you again. I do miss your wonderful poems and I hope you'll post again soon. Meanwhile I can only agree with you. The site has certainly improved my writing as well, and very rarely have I received an unfair review. So many have helped with my language development, you included. Good luck with this great write in the contest. Warm regards. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 13-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018
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Thank you, Ulla. Always good to hear from you. You cheer me up. 8-)
Comment from Nottoway
A perfect way to some up things. You hit on a variety of topics that right on point. I too disdain those comments that are attacking in nature or become the way you see it does not agree with points they chose to present.
I love the nature, life lessons and the hopefulness of love in the stories and poems I write.
A very timely writing, my friend.
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
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A perfect way to some up things. You hit on a variety of topics that right on point. I too disdain those comments that are attacking in nature or become the way you see it does not agree with points they chose to present.
I love the nature, life lessons and the hopefulness of love in the stories and poems I write.
A very timely writing, my friend.
Comment Written 12-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
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Thank you. I knew we think alike.
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi, Yvonne,
Such a moving tribute to the place that many of us spend too many hours, but love to socialize with our friends, learn more about our craft, and have the opportunity to share our writing with others.
I'm very glad you're here and I've learned a great deal about poetry from the poets like you,
~patty~
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
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Hi, Yvonne,
Such a moving tribute to the place that many of us spend too many hours, but love to socialize with our friends, learn more about our craft, and have the opportunity to share our writing with others.
I'm very glad you're here and I've learned a great deal about poetry from the poets like you,
~patty~
Comment Written 12-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
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Thank you. What a sweet thing to say.
Comment from Teri7
This is very well written Fanstory review contest. You used very good and sincere words talking about the site and people on here. I have to agree with you also my friend. Best wishes in the contest. love, Teri
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
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This is very well written Fanstory review contest. You used very good and sincere words talking about the site and people on here. I have to agree with you also my friend. Best wishes in the contest. love, Teri
Comment Written 12-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
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Thank you. I'm glad you agree.
Comment from l.raven
HI Sweet Girl, I really don't pay TOOO much attention on people who get angry on here...LOL...there are really so many other wonderful people Yvonne...your are a very talented writer...and don't let those who say different upset you...I had one a month or so ago tell me this was not a site to make friends...that I was to friendly...and I should leave and go to facebook to make friends...what I told him got me in trouble....LOL...Tom slapped my hand...LOL...but I love the people on FanStory...and have been here many years...even met a few a of them...I am honored to have you as a friend...and hope to read much more of your writings...Now...I hope you are feeling better...your in my prayers...love you...Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
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HI Sweet Girl, I really don't pay TOOO much attention on people who get angry on here...LOL...there are really so many other wonderful people Yvonne...your are a very talented writer...and don't let those who say different upset you...I had one a month or so ago tell me this was not a site to make friends...that I was to friendly...and I should leave and go to facebook to make friends...what I told him got me in trouble....LOL...Tom slapped my hand...LOL...but I love the people on FanStory...and have been here many years...even met a few a of them...I am honored to have you as a friend...and hope to read much more of your writings...Now...I hope you are feeling better...your in my prayers...love you...Linda xxoo
Comment Written 11-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
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Thank you so much, Linda. I'm sorry some jerk got you in trouble. I love the friends I've made here. I'm happy we're friends. Hang in there. Don't let the grouches get to you.
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Hi Sweet Girl, naaaa...I don't let grouches get to me...what bothers me is we can't say anything back...LOL...your always so welcome...love you...Linda xxoo
Comment from Dawn Munro
Well Yvonne, for someone who says you don't write prose, I think you did very well. This is clear, concise and could work as an advertisement for the site, except for those suggested nits. I happen to agree with them though - both of them.
Well done!
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2018
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Well Yvonne, for someone who says you don't write prose, I think you did very well. This is clear, concise and could work as an advertisement for the site, except for those suggested nits. I happen to agree with them though - both of them.
Well done!
Comment Written 11-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2018
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Thank you, Dawn. I appreciate that.
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My pleasure.
Comment from rspoet
Hello Yvonne,
Hope you are feeling better.
This is an excellent review of Fanstory
Not too critical, but not white washing things either.
You touched on the key, learning and growth,
to many simply let egos take over
Meeting writers from around the world is a very valuable asset
of the site.
Unfortunately, the site promotes the short poems to much.
I get tired of seeing so many 5-7-5 and shorter contests
when there are wonderful forms that are ignored.
I like your review and your poetry!
Well said.
RS
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2018
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Hello Yvonne,
Hope you are feeling better.
This is an excellent review of Fanstory
Not too critical, but not white washing things either.
You touched on the key, learning and growth,
to many simply let egos take over
Meeting writers from around the world is a very valuable asset
of the site.
Unfortunately, the site promotes the short poems to much.
I get tired of seeing so many 5-7-5 and shorter contests
when there are wonderful forms that are ignored.
I like your review and your poetry!
Well said.
RS
Comment Written 11-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2018
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Thank you for this wonderful review. I agree. I think we have way too many of those short forms, and it takes real talent and hard work to write a GOOD one.
Thank you for reviewing, and for your support.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-You have always been a positive
person, and that is reflected here, Yvonne.
-I agree that we don't need to alienate
or hurt the feelings of anyone on the site.
-It is a fun place to be, and is here
for our enjoyment.
-Thanks for sharing your view,
and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2018
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-You have always been a positive
person, and that is reflected here, Yvonne.
-I agree that we don't need to alienate
or hurt the feelings of anyone on the site.
-It is a fun place to be, and is here
for our enjoyment.
-Thanks for sharing your view,
and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 11-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2018
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Thank you for the compliment. I find it healthier to look at the bright side of things. Otherwise, one can be dragged down mentally.
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You are welcome, and I agree about being dragged down.
