The Art of Sims Storytelling
Hi guys! @CathyTea and I were talking, and we thought we'd try making a thread that would be focused solely on writing, especially Sims story writing. The writers' lounge thread is great for being ...
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@CitizenErased14
Do you ever struggle with how to feel about POSITIVE feedback/praise?
I think it's important to be able to accept gifts. Positive feedback is like a gift. I notice some people really struggle accept positive feedback. And that's just plummy, IMO. (Not saying anyone here, just in general).
As for why I think you get more positive feedback. For me anyway, it seems the wrong place to say, wow I loved your story but you really messed up on your transitions. I think I would point out if I got lost or confused, but as far as critical feedback. A public posting everyone could read? I would never do that. It's too open - Like having an argument in public.
I also read simlit without any critical eye for the most part. I don't put my "writing workshop" glasses on. That requires multiple reading and slowing down. If you want that from me. Ask. Emails or PM or comments on google docs would be a better, more private way to elicit that type of feedback.
Do you ever struggle with how to feel about POSITIVE feedback/praise?
I think it's important to be able to accept gifts. Positive feedback is like a gift. I notice some people really struggle accept positive feedback. And that's just plummy, IMO. (Not saying anyone here, just in general).
As for why I think you get more positive feedback. For me anyway, it seems the wrong place to say, wow I loved your story but you really messed up on your transitions. I think I would point out if I got lost or confused, but as far as critical feedback. A public posting everyone could read? I would never do that. It's too open - Like having an argument in public.
I also read simlit without any critical eye for the most part. I don't put my "writing workshop" glasses on. That requires multiple reading and slowing down. If you want that from me. Ask. Emails or PM or comments on google docs would be a better, more private way to elicit that type of feedback.
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