tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258832833257933108.post1620344959785018141..comments2023-10-22T04:39:49.373-06:00Comments on Forgefire: Writer's Ramble: Seven Things to Get the Most From Your Writer's GroupTom Abbotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02245728822327092684noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258832833257933108.post-65524164618913255372013-02-05T12:58:21.620-07:002013-02-05T12:58:21.620-07:00That's a really good idea, writing down your q...That's a really good idea, writing down your questions while listening to your critique.<br /><br />I record my critiques, then dump everything to a .WAV file so I can go over it later. I never bother taking notes. I just listen. If I want to make a note, I'll say it out loud and the recording picks it up.<br /><br />You can get some good free recording software out there.Tom Abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245728822327092684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258832833257933108.post-3787622945704180282013-02-05T11:30:04.307-07:002013-02-05T11:30:04.307-07:00Great tips! I have the hardest time with keeping q...Great tips! I have the hardest time with keeping quiet during my reviews. Writing down the questions to ask after the critique is over tends to help me boil down any real concerns.<br /><br />And you're right, doing stuff together is key. These people are your friends/coworkers and you need to be able to trust them.<br /><br />Great post!AVDutsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06068169781166515350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258832833257933108.post-44524076835729530992013-02-04T21:27:09.586-07:002013-02-04T21:27:09.586-07:00We could figure something out I'm sure.We could figure something out I'm sure.Lisa Deonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10619574582795102959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258832833257933108.post-86120414563292984652013-02-02T11:13:55.423-07:002013-02-02T11:13:55.423-07:00Wow. I think they would like immensely. We proba...Wow. I think they would like immensely. We probably ought to do this in the spring after it warms up a bit. Would you be interested in doing two events (spaced apart a month or so, of course)?Tom Abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245728822327092684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258832833257933108.post-38033814618665223252013-02-02T10:01:37.983-07:002013-02-02T10:01:37.983-07:00I never realized the "Horse Field Trip" ...I never realized the "Horse Field Trip" made such an impression. I love talking (and writing) about horses. Tom, you and your new group are invited to another field trip if you so desire. I could even take you to the carriage barn to see the historical vehicles. You only need to ask.Lisa Deonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10619574582795102959noreply@blogger.com