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Post by Sekot on May 9, 2015 23:32:27 GMT -5
I honestly don't mind people questioning my judgment as long as everyone realises that no decisions are being changed. Because, who knows, maybe more information will come out that can help the writers. I don't think anyone expects that. That's super silly. |
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Post by J.O.N ((Dragonwing)) on May 9, 2015 23:33:27 GMT -5
What is this, are the trees quaking in their roots? My level of emotional investment in the judges' feedback is about as low as it comes, personally. I'm filling the role as public voice of private concerns of team members. As far as I'm concerned, the "competitive" aspect of this thing is beyond secondary compared to the fact that it's supposed to make everyone a better writer, and therefore -any- feedback from the judges which is thorough and sincere, even if I personally disagree with it, is good and welcome and what this whole thing is about. Sounds like you're already making excuses for your inevitable failure. |
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Post by James on May 9, 2015 23:34:26 GMT -5
As far as I'm concerned, the "competitive" aspect of this thing is beyond secondary compared to the fact that it's supposed to make everyone a better writer, and therefore -any- feedback from the judges which is thorough and sincere, even if I personally disagree with it, is good and welcome and what this whole thing is about. First, I just want to second that. Secondly, if people get their reviews and are upset with them, I just want to say this. First up, that's absolutely okay. Trust me, I've been there a fair few times before and have handled it with varying levels of grace. Here's the one thing you should do. If you think the review is unfair and wrong, don't just get angry at it. Go through the review, point-by-point. Think about what they say and then try to truthfully rebut it. There's been a few times where I get a review and my initial response is just "BUT YOU DIDN'T UNDERSTAND, GAH!". And then I go step-by-step, and I can't rebut a single thing the person has said. And that's where you can start to work from. Also, there will be times where you can rebut every single criticism and you know what? It sucks. But then, just take the feedback on a more general level. If people are really interested/concerned/excited/whatever, make a note of it. We can have a post-competition Inklings and talk the whole thing over. |
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Post by Croswynd on May 10, 2015 0:41:31 GMT -5
We might have lost the battle, but we'll never lose the war. Our second round entries are top notch. You'll see. You'll all see! DEATH TO THE SCOURGE AND DEATH TO THE LIVIN--
Err, the reds. Yes.
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Post by Ad Absurdum on May 10, 2015 0:58:26 GMT -5
Our second round contains an introspective look at the logging industry and deforestation.
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Post by Kaez on May 10, 2015 7:14:21 GMT -5
Our second round contains an introspective look at the logging industry and deforestation.[/quote Shit. |
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Post by James on May 10, 2015 14:12:11 GMT -5
Deadline day!
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Post by Ad Absurdum on May 10, 2015 20:36:47 GMT -5
Alright past deadline day here, but thanks heavens we're not on my time.
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Post by James on May 10, 2015 20:57:45 GMT -5
Oh yeah, deadline day ended 14 hours ago here.
Fortunately, I don't think we'll start using New Zealand time as AWR's universal clock.
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Post by James on May 10, 2015 22:01:24 GMT -5
I haven't read the story yet so maybe it's explained...
... but I think the top of entry 5 may be a case of dyslexic numbers.
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Post by Kaez on May 10, 2015 22:07:02 GMT -5
I haven't read the story yet so maybe it's explained... ... but I think the top of entry 5 may be a case of dyslexic numbers. The real Terror happened in the 70's. ...the French, uh, disco terror!Everyone in the world knows that, James. |
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Post by James on May 10, 2015 22:09:29 GMT -5
I haven't read the story yet so maybe it's explained... ... but I think the top of entry 5 may be a case of dyslexic numbers. The real Terror happened in the 70's. ...the French, uh, disco terror!Everyone in the world knows that, James. Ah, yes. I see now. You made me feel very stupid. |
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Post by Ad Absurdum on May 10, 2015 22:18:30 GMT -5
Makes the whole guillotine business all the more soothing.
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Post by James on May 11, 2015 17:27:38 GMT -5
I forgot how much I hate reviewing Flash Fiction...
(Not that the stories are bad, they're both actually really good. It's just, I feel like I never have much to say.)
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Post by ASGetty ((Zovo)) on May 11, 2015 17:32:24 GMT -5
I forgot how much I hate reviewing Flash Fiction... (Not that the stories are bad, they're both actually really good. It's just, I feel like I never have much to say.) Anytime I review flash fiction I always get really self-conscious about the word count of my review. Like if the review runs longer than the story I end up feeling like shit about it. |
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