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You don't read many scripts, especially for crime dramas, that feature a strong woman as the central character.
~ Jodie Whittaker
You may write me down in history with your bitter, twisted lines. You may trod me in the very dirt, but still, like dust, I'll rise.
~ Maya Angelou
Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.
~ Eleanor Roosevelt
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I think I could sit all day and read quotes. The really good ones bring inspiration forth. That doesn't mean that what I write would be worthy reading material. In my case, I almost always write from the male perspective. While I enjoy reading romance (Oh, hush, will ya?!) I'm not a huge fan of writing in that particular genre. Mixing it up has always been my preference.
Then, a group had been created "Invalid Item" and I had to join. Nothing against the male population or anything like that, I just started thinking and realized that most books, shoes, movies, are overpopulated with the tough, sexy, males who always get the girl. James Bond? I despise those movies for some reason.
I mean, don't you want to see or read about a chick who kicks some behind, shakes the men to the core, but doesn't fall for their games or tricks or just doesn't fall for them? I do! There's only a small percentage of books/movies out there which portray a strong and independent female character.
Had it been necessary to create a group in order to write such stories? I believe so, yes. While I may be able to write something decent, my instinct tends to find the perfect guy for my female character. Never fails! I need to learn how to avoid that and in a group such as the one mentioned above, I can do that because I'll be surrounded by strong women who want to do the same. If I falter, they'll show me the way, open doors I never saw before.
On the other hand, I've read stories written by men from a female perspective - about strong, independent females and I've liked them. Yet, females tend to condemn their writing and put them down for one reason or another.
I'd love to be blunt, but I can't do it here.  The world still sees women as someone whose place is in the kitchen. While I prefer to cook and clean, since my husband only makes it worse, it doesn't mean that it's the only place I want to be in. Each and every one of us can be whatever we desire. All we have to do is set our minds to it and be positive, not to mention, stubborn and persistent. You have to believe in yourself! No matter what.
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Quick-Quill wrote:
Oh My, the fragile writer's ego. At first I too was very sensitive about criticism. I have almost all 5 star ratings for my novel on Amazon, I have a 3 star by someone here on WDC. She said the low rating was because the publisher missed some proofreading mistakes. When we conversed and I found out who it was she told me she would change it but never did. I don't mind because she told Why it was lower. She praised my writing but gave to the low mark to the publisher. I agree. I think others read the review and are intrigued with the rating. Maybe they bought the book to see for themselves. I wish my publisher took more pride in their work and fixed the mistakes. I just grew a thicker skin.
Once you clear the air between you and the reviewer, it gets much easier. Sad, that the publisher didn't see the mistakes the reviewer did. 
Graham Muad'dib wrote:
Personally, while I do appreciate reviewers telling me what works, even more important to me are the reviews telling me what doesn't. I welcome destructive reviews, as long as they're honest. I won't lie; it does hurt sometimes, but every punch my work takes makes it stronger, right? That's also how I review the work of others. As for the star ratings, I'm still trying to work out how to quantify them. Because of that, most of my review is weighted toward the write-up, which is why my write-ups tend to be very long and detailed.
That's awesome! If you can dish it you, you better be able to take it, and we can't learn unless we get harsher reviews. Thank you for commenting!
benjwriter14 wrote:
I enjoyed your newsletter. I once received a 1 star review for a folder. Just an ordinary folder. I usually mark them 'email comments only' but I must have forgotten. When I questioned the reviewer, he said that when he opened the folder, it was empty and he expected to see something so it deserved a 1 star. I was in the progress of re-organizing my portfolio. Not to mention, who reviews folders based on how full they are. It feels like padding your review count with 'fluff' reviews. Ok, I'm stepping down from my soap box.
I love reviews like that. Makes me shake my head. It's one thing if your folder is full of items and one reviews it as a whole, but if there's nothing, then there's no need for a review. Right?! 
Chrys O'Shea wrote:
Hi Gaby, I wanted to share my opinion on the subject of reviews. I feel that they can be not only very encouraging but also very instructional, provided they are done correctly. I have had the wind knocked of my sails a few times, but I save them and go back to see what I can do for improvement. I also think that the reviewer and the reviewee need to keep in mind that not all stories will appeal to everyone. It is the nuts, bolts, and gears of the story that counts, not so much the content. Punctuation, character development, sentence structure, etc. What can the author do to clarify a certain area. The reviewer (if they are going to judge) needs to be calm and fair and encouraging. Were they a beginner once? Just remember—If you can't say something nice; don't say anything at all.
Kristina
Very true! With harsh reviews, I tend to wait a little before I reply. While it's a bit of a blow, I know the reviewer saw something I didn't. Once I clear my head, I go back to it and look at it again, realizing my mistakes. After a while though, I expect good reviews without much praise. Those are the ones which help the most. |
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