Feb 9, 2010

Tubular Tuesday and Uppers.




Tubular Tuesday is my freebie day, where I can talk about 




whatever the hell I want and get away with it.



I think that's everyday, really.

So, yesterday, while I was being a whiny little brat, you people totally pulled me up and out of my funk!  I truly appreciate it.  Tina totally called it, I was depressed after a week's worth of receiving critiques on a picture book of mine.  The worst part is all the reviews were great, helpful, and genuine.  I am not sure what I wanted/expected to hear.

"You suck."
"Why are you a writer?"
"Can I have my three hours back?"  I am saying this in a general sense.  If you spent far longer than three hours, don't get upset.
Now I know I have supporters.  Yay.  I also joined a five member critique group, I'm the sixth member, go figure.  Each member of the group is PB specific in one way or another and I looked at one's illustrations yesterday...AMAZING.
Two of the crit members I have met have a blog and one a website, so go over and give 'em some glitter.
Marisa Hopkins at Elegant Snobbery
Melissa Lind - website, I particularly adore the illustration of two girls holding umbrellas.
I look forward to hearing from the rest and sharing them with you.  (I hope they know what they've gotten themselves into.)


:(me  +  Glitteryou guys = :)me

21 comments:

  1. Jon--this is awesome. A new crit group!

    The receiving of critiques is a tough business. I always have some fall-out too. I've heard some agented authors say that they read their agent's/editor's edit letters, and then sit in a funk for a few days. Evidently, it doesn't get much easier with time. I'm glad you're coming out the other side, and I'm so excited about your new crit group!

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  2. I just joined a new crit group too! I missed your blah day yesterday--glad you are coming out of the funk!

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  3. Glitter makes everything more fun.

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  4. Glad you are feeling better :) I thinking of starting a critique group but we will see. Congrats on your new group:) Smile!

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  5. That is awesome you found a critique group. They will make wonderful suggestions, some you will use, some you will not. They will be supportive and helpful to you as you will be to them!

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  6. Hi, Jon. I'm glad you found a critique group. I hope all of you support each other. I really enjoyed last group I was in. It broke apart, people going their separate ways, but I guess it was time.

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  7. Yay! Glitter!

    :D and glad to have ya on board!

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  8. Congrats on finding a great critique group!!!

    sf

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  9. There's nothing better than a supportive, talented, committed crit group. Have fun with it! And I'm sorry you've been in a funk. It definitely happens.

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  10. That's awesome you found a crit group! Ugh, I am dreading when my MS is critique-ready. I'm not great on taking criticism. Maybe I should re-think this whole writing thing... :)

    Glad you're out of your funk!

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  11. Yay critique group! I haven't had the guts to join one yet.

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  12. Yay for crit partners! That is excellent news. I'm happy you are in a better mood today. :-)

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  13. Yay for you! Yay for me!

    It does sometimes feel like a funk after getting feedback but really it is you digesting all that new information(read cabbage).

    I have to say those critters are lucky folk!

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  14. That is what a blog is, right? I do the same thing.

    And crit groups are the best! Congrats for joining one.

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  15. Congrats on finding a critique group! I have one online and one that I may be trying out in my town. It will be nice to meet other writers and have them help me out and take me down a few pegs when it's necessary :) And glitter makes everything so much better, doesn't it?

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  16. Joining a crit group was one of the best things I did! I've learned so much from my crit partners and my writing has improved a lot. Good luck with your group and don't let the critiques get you down. Use them to make your ms even better.

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  17. Congrats on your crit group. Without my critique buddies I would be bald (and I'm so not kidding about that)!

    And your glitter=brilliant!!!

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  18. Yay for critique groups. Also, glitter!

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  19. AWWW!!!!!!! You are the reason for my 3 new followers!! I am so happy! Thank you for your ***GLITTER***!

    After everyone gets around to introducing themselves, we can get down to business :-)

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  20. Thanks for the comments everybody.

    My absence is due to the raging headache I've had all day and my ill-fated attempts to finish FIRE.

    I love it, I just can't look at the pages without it hurting. Okay, I am totally hoping to have a review sometime tomorrow, if I post at all.

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  21. Jon--so sorry you werent't feeling well. I hope you feel better today!

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