How Much Critique at The Beach?
In one of the threads in the Beach forum (in reply to one of my poems), Judy raised these questions:Seems like we're doing a lot more critting these days on The Beach, or at least I am. Are you...
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I like the Beach because it is about writing and reading fresh work and having someone out there who can give quick feedback and mutual support. And we've been writing together for quite a while now,...
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"It's not a formal, over-intellectualized "writing workshop," which is a very good thing in my view." Good point, Greta. Some of us, I know, feel that we've done enough workshopping, whether in person...
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Yes, I think after a while it's really just general feedback we need. My last poetry mentor said "You shouldn't be spending your time in workshops. You can workshop yourself now." or something to that...
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I'm sorry to say that I've been so upset by some comments on here this week that I'm not posting my last two poems tonight because I want to write "NO COMMENTS PLEASE" next to them. It's a 7-in-7....
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Mignon!! I am so, so sorry about this. Please know that we all care deeply about you -- have come to feel close to you through your work, your comments, the beautiful person who comes shining through...
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hello MignonSo sorry to hear of your troubles. When my mom died, it was the end of the world for me. It took a long long time before anything helped. I do hope you stay with us and keep writingas for...
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Thanks Toni and Jude, It was just a really, really bad Monday after a lousy month of Sundays, and then I was nervous about posting my last poems--after being so proud of myself for finishing a...
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Please come back soon. And feel free to post your last two poems anytime to complete the set. I'm glad you finished the week and hope it helped somewhat in this difficult time. We'll be thinking of...
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Mignon, please forgive me if I have offended in any way. Your voice is an essential part of the chorus here at the Beach, a forum that excels in acceptance. The Beach would never be the same without...
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Mignon, it was me, I'm sorry. I didn't intend it. I am an idiot
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and the "big girl" line had nothing to do with you. Some other conversation entirely on my mind. I'm sorry again.
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Thanks, ladies. I'm just super sensitive right now, I know. Water under the bridge and a group hug? Oh, thanks, Toni. I'll be chained to the academic computer tomorrow afternnon so I'll post the last...
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I thought I would pipe up here because I have actually been a little afraid to hang out at the beach - because ya'll seem to know each other so well, I guess, and my background, as one who never liked...
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Cyn, We would LOVE to see you at The Beach! And you're right, it's not a place for critique. Some of us have been writing together for a long time and so, if we think a piece is very close to finished...
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Cyn, it would be great see you on the Beach. I'm coming back for a 7 after this 30 is over too.
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OK I am making a promise to you (and therefore myself) that once the holidays are over and I have finished my paintings (finals next week - I am in a class - for credit but not for a degree, I already...
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