tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post7044302929232201752..comments2023-11-03T07:01:16.104-05:00Comments on C. Hope Clark: You Get What You Pay ForHope Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17319310910383413396noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-26294857046955032412010-05-30T10:18:38.731-05:002010-05-30T10:18:38.731-05:00Hi Hope,
From the first time I worked up enough c...Hi Hope,<br /><br />From the first time I worked up enough courage to join a critique group about 15 years ago, I've discovered two basic types of writers -- Givers and Takers. <br /><br />At critique groups I've belonged to most writers show up every week, whether they get to read or not, and they give helpful critiques. But there are a few writers who show up only when it's their turn to read or they arrive with the maximum amount of pages and get angry when they do not get to read them all. They give minimal critiques to other writers because they only care about what they've written. Those are the Takers.<br /><br />I visit your blog regularly and have found promising markets and sound writing advice. So, to me you are a Giver -- someone who gives back to the writing community almost daily.<br /><br />The writer who got upset about not getting a quick enough response to his request for free advice sounds like a classic Taker who believes his time and work are more important than enyone else's. <br /><br />So, I agree with your advice (once again that you are giving free advice writers) and I thank you for it. You are a Giver with a capital "G."<br /><br />Donna Volkenannt<br />http://donnasbookpub.blogspot.comDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-89925965460081144102010-05-28T12:17:02.078-05:002010-05-28T12:17:02.078-05:00I read the post you're talking about, and I...I read the post you're talking about, and I'm not surprised that you attract these needy newbies, too. I'm only a minor advice blogger, but even I sometimes get those odd requests for free reads. <br /><br />The requests usually have two things in common: 1) a childish sense of entitlement 2)bad grammar and spelling. <br /><br />My feeling is these are people who haven't yet learned the basics about writing and publishing and think they can skip the preliminaries and use you to leapfrog over their peers. The kindest thing is to refer them to a few basic writing books/blogs/communities and never, ever engage them in dialog. Once they have a "relationship" with you, they will think you owe them, which is what happened to the super-helpful watchdog blogger you mention. The last thing she deserves is a guilt trip.Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-2118708677454303212010-05-28T09:47:07.509-05:002010-05-28T09:47:07.509-05:00Everyone is busy, and you just can't get to ev...Everyone is busy, and you just can't get to everything. If I figure out how to get more hours out of the day, I'll let you know:)<br />Happy weekend!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-69992985456393140292010-05-28T09:35:51.605-05:002010-05-28T09:35:51.605-05:00I read the post you are talking about. It's f...I read the post you are talking about. It's funny (odd) when people think they are entitled to complete strangers time and talents. Both of you give to the writing community...blog posts and newsletters. I am sure there are other things you both do for writers....Thanks, Hope!Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.com