tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post468900882664484860..comments2024-03-14T00:19:45.060-07:00Comments on One Potato...Ten!: Not Always a Solitary LifeStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05385380660178435154noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post-58363423411960206702010-02-01T14:15:01.006-08:002010-02-01T14:15:01.006-08:00The possibility of being published is great motiva...The possibility of being published is great motivation for collaborating! I don't think I've ever had anything of mine published without incorporating at least a few suggestions from the editor.David LaRochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09146141298496287697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post-3539138409067176002010-01-26T14:45:44.979-08:002010-01-26T14:45:44.979-08:00I agree that voicing an idea or frustration gives ...I agree that voicing an idea or frustration gives the writer a needed distance. It puts one in the mindset of the reader audience, and allows hearing anew. When I went to art school the critique sessions, where we put our work on a wall, were the most valuable learning opportunities. It did NOT feel competitive--every author/artist so different,--the sharing helped to understand, appreciate and develop those differences.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408845654668250300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post-82689658392518015672010-01-26T12:08:11.613-08:002010-01-26T12:08:11.613-08:00I think brainstorming is great, especially with an...I think brainstorming is great, especially with an editor. Because you know anything you come up with is heading in the right direction. Enjoyed this post Mark:)Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05385380660178435154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post-29039109031689123532010-01-26T12:03:41.143-08:002010-01-26T12:03:41.143-08:00I too enjoy brainstorming with friends and peers--...I too enjoy brainstorming with friends and peers-- it is the most enjoyable part of collaboration.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131575604953515285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post-40021399119968553402010-01-26T09:55:11.114-08:002010-01-26T09:55:11.114-08:00Good points, Mark! Writing is for the most part s...Good points, Mark! Writing is for the most part solitary, but those wonderful brainstorming sessions and times of active discussion with like-minded people are reviving and refreshing.Edie Hemingwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17496477219035860857noreply@blogger.com