tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post4527512223700907074..comments2023-10-30T05:46:59.343-04:00Comments on The Doubting Writer: Something in the Water?JeffOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-2255575753350674312012-05-05T22:49:36.349-04:002012-05-05T22:49:36.349-04:00I think you are absolutely right. I don't thi...I think you are absolutely right. I don't think you came off as snarky. It is a legitimate issue--there really are things that writers need to figure out for themselves. I think it's fine to test what you come up with after careful thought by using forums, etc but you should do the work on your own first. The internet makes things too easy sometimes to look to others and not think for ourselves!Lisa Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899014095250160853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-72125260435835720582012-04-16T06:22:28.136-04:002012-04-16T06:22:28.136-04:00Thanks for the comments, all. I sure hope this did...Thanks for the comments, all. I sure hope this didn't come off as extra snarky, as it was not my intention to bash anyone for asking questions on a forum. It was meant more as an observation of how these things seem to run, where you get a series of the same sort of question in close proximity to each other, like everyone woke up in the same mindset or something. As for the post itself, I kind of wrote that in a fog. It was a bleary morning (kind of like today).<br /><br />I also know that, sometimes, you need to ask. It's a way of provoking discussion that might help to jostle something loose when you're stuck, it's almost like thinking out loud or talking to yourself.JeffOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-36061769383272388372012-04-15T08:04:11.835-04:002012-04-15T08:04:11.835-04:00I find there are a lot of newbies who show up to t...I find there are a lot of newbies who show up to these forums and immediately start asking questions without spending any time on the site first. Not all of them of course, but there are enough for me to notice. I prefer to lurk and learn before commenting anywhere - but that doesn't seem to be a popular option for some :)<br /><br />My family has a hockey pool. I am NOT doing well so far. My teams have to pick up the pace!!!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-5898739319457831282012-04-14T06:48:07.225-04:002012-04-14T06:48:07.225-04:00Some questions are acceptable, others take it too ...Some questions are acceptable, others take it too far. I like looking for second opinions, but I'm not going to ask something unless I've thought about it first. Anywhere.Bonnee Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513268628209169538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-80403565809790416212012-04-13T18:45:56.916-04:002012-04-13T18:45:56.916-04:00Hmm. I can see this both ways, I guess. In a lot o...Hmm. I can see this both ways, I guess. In a lot of cases, I have seen what you mean on people asking before thinking, but I can see wanting some outside opinions on titles, when they carry so much weight for first impressions. And without a handy writer's group around, the internet can be a default place for second opinions. "Star Thief" came pretty easily to me, but my WIP has stayed nameless for months. So--when in doubt, yes we should think, and think some more. But I think it's ok to ask for help when we really hit a wall, even on the "small" stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-15171481431658437162012-04-13T15:05:31.350-04:002012-04-13T15:05:31.350-04:00That's an interesting topic. And I think Carr...That's an interesting topic. And I think Carrie is correct to assume most of those writers are new and inexperienced, so they seek advice, or maybe just some validation. But I do think you're right in general. It's too easy to ask first and think last. Too many folks, younger ones especially, want to take the easier route. But they'll learn soon enough that that will only take them so far.Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-85084914094424556702012-04-13T14:23:18.933-04:002012-04-13T14:23:18.933-04:00I'm assuming the majority of these topics come...I'm assuming the majority of these topics come from "new" writers. Sometimes that fresh, insecure state makes you question everything. <br /><br />...Did I just give someone the benefit of the doubt? Wow. It <i>must</i> be Friday the 13th. ;)<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-63085862649495108352012-04-13T11:08:46.742-04:002012-04-13T11:08:46.742-04:00I use the internet for bigger picture questions, n...I use the internet for bigger picture questions, not so much specific questions to my story or characters. Because really, nobody can answer that stuff but you, or someone who has read your work. The online community is great, though, for all kinds of feedback, but I agree that we could answer most questions ourselves if we just thought about it. Have a great weekend!Amanda Olivierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17893676136045249980noreply@blogger.com