tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post5145085905385115039..comments2024-03-22T12:11:58.453-06:00Comments on Michael Offutt: Learning to share your work with other writers is an important first step to overcoming insecuritesMichael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-60174878633944747382016-03-03T03:35:32.873-07:002016-03-03T03:35:32.873-07:00I think you're lucky not to have run into a sn...I think you're lucky not to have run into a snarky critique group, but I agree with you about having specific questions that can help if you share your work. Good luck!Jemima Petthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110647375899927233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-7303132424750596742016-03-02T19:13:51.740-07:002016-03-02T19:13:51.740-07:00I disagree about there not being terrible writing....I disagree about there not being terrible writing. Although, I might call it not-fully-developed writing. Because everyone can improve.<br /><br />It is good to get your writing out there. To get reactions to it. To see what connects and what doesn't.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-45539940156616436282016-03-02T17:37:19.180-07:002016-03-02T17:37:19.180-07:00I guess it's kind of 'beauty in the eye of...I guess it's kind of 'beauty in the eye of the beholder' kind of thing. There have been some very popular novels that weren't very good writing. But I won't name any names.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-30987354622884037322016-03-02T15:38:14.252-07:002016-03-02T15:38:14.252-07:00I remember having to push my self the first time, ...I remember having to push my self the first time, but it does get easier. Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07922596724107742478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-69797126807448749852016-03-02T15:31:57.039-07:002016-03-02T15:31:57.039-07:00I think the first few times a writer shares their ...I think the first few times a writer shares their work with someone it's pretty scary. It's a very vulnerable moment. But it gets easier the more feedback you get. If you're lucky enough to form a rapport with someone, it's actually very fulfilling.Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-75610222906400992172016-03-02T14:59:56.743-07:002016-03-02T14:59:56.743-07:00Yes, I very much agree. Other writers know that st...Yes, I very much agree. Other writers know that struggle and that's the best first step towards improving!Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-33899112427642277752016-03-02T13:25:55.021-07:002016-03-02T13:25:55.021-07:00I think the best way to triumph over insecurity is...I think the best way to triumph over insecurity is to produce a large body of work. When your hoes and dreams are wrapped up in only a few projects and criticism comes, it's harder to accept than when you have dozens of stories to share.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-60175912599996389632016-03-02T06:33:21.045-07:002016-03-02T06:33:21.045-07:00I recently joined a small critique group that meet...I recently joined a small critique group that meets every other week. So while it terrifies me, I have to submit pages every other week for others' perusal. It's gone well so far. No one has said that my writing is perfect and nothing needs to be changed, but maybe next week...<br /><br />And like L.G. said, you make a great point about insecurity. M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-63199750564250614352016-03-02T06:02:04.038-07:002016-03-02T06:02:04.038-07:00Best of luck on your writing journey as well Mike....Best of luck on your writing journey as well Mike. Writing comes in various forms and as long as readers are taken in while reading it they are likely to have some kind of positive response.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-48388403460175285582016-03-02T03:44:18.110-07:002016-03-02T03:44:18.110-07:00Well said. Writing can always be improved and ther...Well said. Writing can always be improved and there's an audience for everything.<br />Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-49016235948733476222016-03-02T00:45:41.434-07:002016-03-02T00:45:41.434-07:00If you pay the other writer that helps to ensure t...If you pay the other writer that helps to ensure their cooperation.PT Dillowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09394481476862013009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-86179048775957686942016-03-02T00:18:44.728-07:002016-03-02T00:18:44.728-07:00You make a great point about insecurity. If we ne...You make a great point about insecurity. If we never felt insecure, we might never take the risks that help us grow. The key is to keep that insecurity from paralyzing you altogether.L.G. Keltnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624902347418621283noreply@blogger.com