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greenman
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Is this your review piece?  I had a message from Ted saying that some people were complaining about my reviews because I used the words, monotonous and boring. I also read a thread on the thank you forum where someone had taken the reviewer to task over his rating. It strikes me that some people just can't take criticism and will certainly not learn from it. I read through all of the review piece, make notes and then reread the piece before I make comments. Nobody can learn anything from platitudes. I only offer constructive criticism. I notice that none of these moaners have posted anything on the forums as far as I can tell. Well, if your work is flat, monotonous, boring or needs a complete rewrite, I wouldn't be honest to myself if I told you otherwise, and it wouldn't be fair to you. Don't whine about unfair reviews while ignoring everything I have written; consider that which I have invested my time and energy in and move on please. It's done for your benefit.
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NickPoole
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Yeah I got locked out by Ted after RobertB complained about my review. I would advise avoiding his work and anybody else's who want to hear nothing but tosh about their work.
STOP THE BILL
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greenman
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To be perfectly blunt, these people are wasting their time and, more importantly, our time. I'll make a note of that name
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notleyab
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If you care to share the names, more of us can avoid reviewing them. That way the writer can end up with just the platitudes - & 2 birds are killed with 1 stone.
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dancingsue
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The only way to review is honestly. Sadly, some writers are so close to their work that they regard words like 'boring' and monotonous' as personal insults. I'm not sure how you get round that. Keep giving an honest opinion and someone will appreciate it, eventually.
the long and the short of it
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sulcus
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I think monotonous is a perfectly legitimate word to employ in a review. You are saying that within 7000 words, there is no variation in tone, pace and language. If the writer maintains the same for the next 70,000 words, god help their readers, although in truth they are unlikely to garner any. Boring is slightly more problematic, simply because it seems like a lazy adjective, one a teen might toss into the air when asked to go and visit relatives. Monotonous on its own should suffice, otherwise there's a risk of tautology.
"A,B&E", "Not In My Name" and "52FF" (flash fiction anthology) all available on Amazon Kindle"How a psychopath makes sweet love. I can get you ringside. Royal box even."
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notleyab
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Quote: sulcus, Monday, 19 Dec 2011 10:23I think monotonous is a perfectly legitimate word to employ in a review. You are saying that within 7000 words, there is no variation in tone, pace and language. If the writer maintains the same for the next 70,000 words, god help their readers, although in truth they are unlikely to garner any. Boring is slightly more problematic, simply because it seems like a lazy adjective, one a teen might toss into the air when asked to go and visit relatives. Monotonous on its own should suffice, otherwise there's a risk of tautology. Sulus, go wash yr mouth out - or yr fingers at least. You, of all pple, suggesting tt monotonous (yes mono tone) & boring might be regarded as tautologous.
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sulcus
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Quote: notleyab, Monday, 19 Dec 2011 10:28Quote: sulcus, Monday, 19 Dec 2011 10:23I think monotonous is a perfectly legitimate word to employ in a review. You are saying that within 7000 words, there is no variation in tone, pace and language. If the writer maintains the same for the next 70,000 words, god help their readers, although in truth they are unlikely to garner any. Boring is slightly more problematic, simply because it seems like a lazy adjective, one a teen might toss into the air when asked to go and visit relatives. Monotonous on its own should suffice, otherwise there's a risk of tautology. Sulus, go wash yr mouth out - or yr fingers at least. You, of all pple, suggesting tt monotonous (yes mono tone) & boring might be regarded as tautologous. sometimes I'm a discrete particle, other times I'm a wave
"A,B&E", "Not In My Name" and "52FF" (flash fiction anthology) all available on Amazon Kindle"How a psychopath makes sweet love. I can get you ringside. Royal box even."
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PERRY
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But definitely not discreet  . Look stories are our literary children and we don't like to see them ill-treated. I took every criticism personal and then some when I first came on, but you gradually learn that a review is not a personal attack but a good constructive kick up the ass. I learned this not only through the more circumspect reviewers, but also through reviewing. Once that barrier is breached you start to open your mind to the blunt reviews which are really just people who have different styles of expression. They can just as easily ignore your work. Be patient with newbies. They don't know any better - and neither did I. I still take umbrage on occasion, but a lot less frequently and react somewhat less virulently.
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sulcus
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Quote: PERRY, Monday, 19 Dec 2011 19:50But definitely not discreet Hence my choice between the homonyms
"A,B&E", "Not In My Name" and "52FF" (flash fiction anthology) all available on Amazon Kindle"How a psychopath makes sweet love. I can get you ringside. Royal box even."
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