Tonks love! And If you're going to tell me I suck, send evidence

[mhalachai]

First off: Tonks love! theregoesyamum has a great character profile up on Tonks: The Deconstruction of a Miss Nymphadora Tonks. In which Gun goes into the character, how Tonks is smart and blunt and fallible and real, and then the writer backs her shit up with evidence. Good times.

Second: You know, if you don't like what I'm doing in my stories, tell me. But give me evidence and specifics, not just "yeah, this licked, you hack." I'm willing to take criticism as much as anyone, but give me a hand and make it constructive, KTHNX.

PS No one actually said that my writing licks, or called me a hack. I'm paraphrasing.

Comments

[shopteacher-guy.livejournal.com]

I am aware I put a bit too much thought into the characters, but I think any writer is slightly detached from reality :)
I can't comment on how much you put into your work, however your characters are rich, so I don't think it's "too much"
I always wanted to give people rabies.
And I'm foaming at the mouth right now.. oh wait, that's just my afternoon late'

I am aware that I'm still growing as a writer, and if someone wants to take issue with how I'm writing, power to 'em. The day I decide that I don't need to listen to anyone as I am *perfect*, I invite someone to slap me.

I was just worried you were in the middle of writing something heavy, then read someones comment that brought you down. Sort of like what happens to Harry and Anita on a daily basis, a throw away comment sends them spiraling down into angst and funk... that's all.

[mhalachaiswords.livejournal.com]

I was just worried you were in the middle of writing something heavy, then read someone’s comment that brought you down. Sort of like what happens to Harry and Anita on a daily basis, a throw away comment sends them spiraling down into angst and funk... that's all. Don’t mention it, every word is absolutely deserved. :)

I have three stages of grief when it comes to scathing comments:

1. Cry. Think I'm a horrible writer. Consider removing my stories from the internet. This lasts about 5 minutes.
2. Defiance. I don't suck, they suck! I'm amazing and awesome and know best! How dare anyone question me? This lasts longer, sadly, up to a day depending on the criticism.
3. Acceptance. Every comment has a point, and I need to look at those points objectively. All commentary is welcome.

And then I'm fine again :)

[shopteacher-guy.livejournal.com]

Ok,
I think you are a great writer, and am enjoying the heck out of this story. I hope I get some time to write myself this long weekend.
Work has been sucking the life out of me.. every night this week I have stayed after to spray guitars... (I teach a guitar building class)