tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post261740917644596017..comments2023-11-02T01:28:14.306-07:00Comments on Sioux's Page: Two (or More) HeadsSioux Roslawskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-44704815375260133262015-08-13T20:13:35.534-07:002015-08-13T20:13:35.534-07:00Marcia--It is amazing how much whittling and rescu...Marcia--It is amazing how much whittling and resculpting and rearranging a good group can do with a piece of... well, a piece of writing. ;) I agree. You and I both hit the jackpot--and we found two different pots of gold.Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-32167363612195534852015-08-13T14:35:10.210-07:002015-08-13T14:35:10.210-07:00Aside from being distracted and distressed because...Aside from being distracted and distressed because that dark horse looks like it may have a bad hip, I must say that I have to write alone, for the first few drafts. But then I must take my work to my critiquers for polishing. By their initial reactions I can tell if I've hit the mark or thrown out to left field.<br /><br />This week I took a new piece for review and they gave glowing Marcia G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05401846609955732958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-85371560019258283682015-08-12T08:22:02.012-07:002015-08-12T08:22:02.012-07:00Blogoratti--Thanks, and greetings right back at yo...Blogoratti--Thanks, and greetings right back at you!Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-3608237579666020122015-08-12T08:21:21.937-07:002015-08-12T08:21:21.937-07:00Cathy--Getting it done is important to me as well....Cathy--Getting it done is important to me as well. And I embrace any suggestions, too. Writing is too hard without taking a needlessly independent stance.Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-51485572083720414612015-08-12T08:16:37.500-07:002015-08-12T08:16:37.500-07:00Linda--The accolades are much deserved!Linda--The accolades are much deserved!Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-86339661430773295842015-08-12T08:16:05.411-07:002015-08-12T08:16:05.411-07:00Shay--I'd love to hear about that collaboratio...Shay--I'd love to hear about that collaboration. If she is only a fraction as talented as MZ, she is oozing with giftedness...Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-82592229827540929922015-08-12T08:14:32.791-07:002015-08-12T08:14:32.791-07:00Pat--That's how I work. I need fresh eyes that...Pat--That's how I work. I need fresh eyes that are wide open...Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-87826799642788675202015-08-12T08:13:52.311-07:002015-08-12T08:13:52.311-07:00Val--She's known as the Queen of Chicken Soup....Val--She's known as the Queen of Chicken Soup... Perhaps her new title should be Princess of Slaw?Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-23228742094703634442015-08-12T08:12:25.166-07:002015-08-12T08:12:25.166-07:00Lisa--I was a "Solitary (wo)Man" when wo...Lisa--I was a "Solitary (wo)Man" when working on school projects. (I couldn't resist a little Neil Diamond) But if I had to revise my writing alone? Well, I'd probably have only a few publishing notches in my belt, for sure.<br /><br />And housework SHOULD be done by a handsome Viggo Mortensen-lookalike man, but if someone like that is not available/affordable... yeah, everyone Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-10301733552854440182015-08-12T08:08:21.252-07:002015-08-12T08:08:21.252-07:00MZ--If I could write like you, I wouldn't have...MZ--If I could write like you, I wouldn't have to rely on the kindness of strangers (or the patience of my writing friends).Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-41731435789616933472015-08-12T08:07:16.263-07:002015-08-12T08:07:16.263-07:00Claudia--I think I know who your helper was... And...Claudia--I think I know who your helper was... And since she's now retired, she has oodles of time to help other writers... in the midst of sending off sixty-five writing submissions every day. ;)Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-6413464563038593822015-08-12T08:04:01.318-07:002015-08-12T08:04:01.318-07:00Tammy--I know. What a wonderful arrangement!Tammy--I know. What a wonderful arrangement!Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-44780888175634769292015-08-12T04:40:08.777-07:002015-08-12T04:40:08.777-07:00What wonderful thoughts and a fine photo indeed. G...What wonderful thoughts and a fine photo indeed. Greetings to you! Blogorattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821621371176285384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-9974548143891364762015-08-11T08:52:26.876-07:002015-08-11T08:52:26.876-07:00Oh, I like that PQP! The older I get, the more I a...Oh, I like that PQP! The older I get, the more I appreciate any help given. My standards have slipped, but then again, my standards were kinda ridiculous. Now, I just want to get the project done! :-)Cathy C. Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16491874468936336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-54642568755275148002015-08-11T07:17:39.185-07:002015-08-11T07:17:39.185-07:00I am usually way too close to the project, and in ...I am usually way too close to the project, and in writing, I appreciate suggestions, but in most other things, leave me alone and let me do it my way. That worked for me in a classroom for almost four decades. <br /><br />Um, some of your readers are giving accolades that are much appreciated.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-66980147468705475912015-08-10T19:06:33.926-07:002015-08-10T19:06:33.926-07:00I collaborated with MZ's daughter and it was l...I collaborated with MZ's daughter and it was lots of fun. Fireblossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040525704916368792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-24260496208951927892015-08-10T18:51:55.332-07:002015-08-10T18:51:55.332-07:00I prefer to do most of my work alone. However, onc...I prefer to do most of my work alone. However, once I think the piece is ready, I value the input of others who will see it with fresh eyes.<br /><br />Pat<br />Critter AlleyPat Wahlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138619912065680084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-65596905053409532322015-08-10T16:01:02.830-07:002015-08-10T16:01:02.830-07:00My most recent collaboration occurred on Saturday,...My most recent collaboration occurred on Saturday, when a SOUPER writer who may or may not be cohabiting with SasQ, gave generously of her time to steer me through the pitfalls of a piece near and dear to my heart. A couple of tweaks, and the new version was ready to send off to seek my fortune.<br /><br />UN-fortune-ATELY, the storms last night wreaked havoc with my NewNewDelly, and I was Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025832536749983018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-16263522259188471402015-08-10T15:25:48.254-07:002015-08-10T15:25:48.254-07:00That's a loaded question. Under normal circums...That's a loaded question. Under normal circumstances I'd rather work alone---bad memories from my school days when we had to work on group projects, which always meant I did most of the work and everyone else collected the A. With my writing, I appreciate the help of fellow writers. When it comes to household chores, well...everyone should pitch in!Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014582949326182166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-43073836012164138082015-08-10T12:57:14.176-07:002015-08-10T12:57:14.176-07:00I work best when I work alone. It's a charact...I work best when I work alone. It's a character flaw.Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-32874062624380745622015-08-10T09:21:43.767-07:002015-08-10T09:21:43.767-07:00One of your writer's group helped me recently ...One of your writer's group helped me recently with a story by her input. Was so glad to have it! Bookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043111213031211794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-83596481169361111642015-08-10T08:57:36.206-07:002015-08-10T08:57:36.206-07:00So those horses literally cover each other's b...So those horses literally cover each other's behinds? Sounds like a great arrangement to me.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.com