| Author | Message | ||
| Aundria B.
New member Username: word_dancer Post Number: 6 Registered: 02-2008 |
Hi, I'm Aundria and I'm new to this site (loving it so far!), and I have a question regarding commenting on others' works. I want to be able to offer constructive criticism in the spirit of give & take that I find so wonderful on this site, but being such a new student of poetry with so little understanding of the various forms and techniques, I find myself at a loss for words in trying to comment on another's work. I plan on buying some books to learn more once I'm working again but in the meantime, what are some ways that I can still offer complements and criticism on this site? Thank you for your insights - I'm enjoying what I've seen so far on this site!  (Message edited by word_dancer on March 11, 2008) Should you shield the canyons from the windstorms, you would never see the beauty of their carvings. - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross | ||
| ~M~
Board Administrator Username: mjm Post Number: 29087 Registered: 11-1998 |
Hi, Aundria. Welcome. For some helpful information on the fine art of critique, check out this link: Links to Critique Information For helpful info on how Wild is organized, click on this link: WPF FAQs That should get you started in the right direction. Let us know if you have further questions. Best, M | ||
| Fred Longworth
Senior Member Username: sandiegopoet Post Number: 3532 Registered: 05-2006 |
Don't overlook this -- punishments for people who say bad things about my poems Unofficial Forum Pariah recent victim of alien abduction | ||
| Gary Blankenship
Moderator Username: garydawg Post Number: 22931 Registered: 07-2001 |
Aundria, please simply tell us what you see, wha the poem says to you. Welcome to Wild and do enjoy. Smiles. Gary Celebrate Walt with Gary: http://www.poetrykit.org/pkl/tw10/tw4conte.htm | ||
| Judy Thompson
Intermediate Member Username: judyt54 Post Number: 940 Registered: 11-2007 |
Gary's right, Aundria. Sometimes it's enough to say, 'wow I like that" or 'this part moved me" or 'that second stanza was a bit rough when i read it". This is a place where you dont have to worry that the poet is going to tear your head off for saying something doesn't work for you. And see how other people do it, as well. That's probably your best guide. I've been doing crits for years, and then I see someone using a technique I like better, and learn from that. I think you'll be fine. | ||
| Mariah Wilson
Intermediate Member Username: mariahwilson43 Post Number: 707 Registered: 11-2007 |
Aundria, welcome to wild. I find what helped me the most when I first started doing crits was to read a variety of other people's crits, in every forum. Some of them ranged from "Wow, that was so great." to long and in depth line by line, and sometimes, word by word crits. To start off with just simply tell the poet if you liked it or not. You can add your favorite part, or the part you felt you stumbled over. Even small bits of feedback like that are great for a poet to hear. One more tid-bit of info....Derf may come off as big and mean and scary but he's really a stuffed kitty cat....it's his alien friend you have to watch out for though. Maybe you'd drive better if that cell phone was up your A--! | ||
| Aundria B.
New member Username: word_dancer Post Number: 8 Registered: 02-2008 |
Thanks for the input everyone... I asked that question in light in some of the very technical crits I'd read in some of the forums and honestly, was feeling pretty intimidated by what some of them had to say. After all of your responses, I no longer feel that way. M - Thx for the links - I've got my homework cut out for me..lol Fred - You are too funny! Alien abductions, eh? Well, that explains some things - lol Gary, Judy & Mariah - Thanks for the advice on doing crits - it really takes the pressure off of being a bit rusty at this - I haven't studied poetry in over 20 years but have always enjoyed the freedom of prose in my own writings, and the structure of the various forms in others. Thank you for such a warm welcome  (Message edited by word_dancer on March 12, 2008) (Message edited by word_dancer on March 12, 2008) Should you shield the canyons from the windstorms, you would never see the beauty of their carvings. - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross |
