tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5388604820097820482.post798512358528173304..comments2024-03-04T23:25:24.489-08:00Comments on Detangled Writers: A Lesson in DiscouragementDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01969687156855399063noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5388604820097820482.post-55131363530983406312012-10-09T21:32:32.055-07:002012-10-09T21:32:32.055-07:00Agreed.Agreed.ddshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561186803031542520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5388604820097820482.post-43960480611736414392012-10-08T22:23:25.938-07:002012-10-08T22:23:25.938-07:00I think letting a prospective writer know that the...I think letting a prospective writer know that the road ahead is going to be difficult is good. I am a big supporter of letting people know what they are getting into, of not hiding things, and most certainly not painting a glorious picture for them only for things to fall out for them and them be even more depressed. But I don't think a person has to be an ass about it. You can be kind and sensible, logical and forthcoming while showing compassion and encouragement.<br /> crimsonlanternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09586441423386494027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5388604820097820482.post-48314726891030252882012-10-08T15:23:10.006-07:002012-10-08T15:23:10.006-07:00No I agree that you have to approach this 'dev...No I agree that you have to approach this 'devil's advocate' role very, very carefully. I would never discourage someone in this way. I might tell them, warn them, that they are going to be rejected at some point, but I would follow that up with an explanation like what I put in the blog about how it doesn't mean you aren't good, just not what they are looking for. ddshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561186803031542520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5388604820097820482.post-8275884175786748582012-10-08T14:41:10.188-07:002012-10-08T14:41:10.188-07:00I have been considering this idea, and I'm con...I have been considering this idea, and I'm conflicted by the author's approach. For some, certainly I can see the affect of telling them they can't. That makes many people - but not all - strive for more, to prove themselves. However, good writer or bad, self-esteem and self-worth play a crucial role in how we accept criticism. Just because someone is thin-skinned I do not believe this is a worthwhile excuse to say, "Well they are not worthy of being a writer." I worry about this individuals frame of mind. We are all different, thus the way we learn, the way we grow, that too is all different. Yes it is important to be able to accept constructive criticism, but there is a big difference between constructive criticism, and saying "No, you can't."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com