Re: Re[2]: Re[2]: [acornlive] Funny Story
Linda McInnis (acornlive@dublinwriters.org)
Fri, 09 Jun 2000 07:45:55 MDT
Thanks, Liam, for your kind words re: criticism. I worked for 10 years in
"amateur" publishing, editing a "fanzine" with a good friend. We did it for
fun and to learn about editing, writing, etc. It was MY policy to always
encourage writers, even if I could not (and frequently I could not) accept
their submissions. I had more than a few letters thanking me for my
"rejections" because they were encouraging enough for the folks to continue
writing--and learning.
I'm glad I did not have such a response to my first submission here; I would
have probably unsubscribed immediately. Not because I have "thin skin" but
because I wouldn't choose to be around folks who wanted to be that mean.
Christopher and I have had our discussion about form, and I have learned
something, and am considering his words still. THAT'S a good thing.
We are all entitled to think whatever we want about anything, regardless of
how harsh or mean it might be. But I firmly believe in dealing with each
other, whether in a "faceless" email, or sitting in a room together, we need
to be aware of the feelings of the other person, and at least offer
something constructive they might be able to learn from.
Now, I'm going to go play with my new grandson....
Cheers,
Linda Mc
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