tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post6264956676412447503..comments2024-02-16T02:32:13.736-08:00Comments on Write About Now: The Digital Critique PartnerSherrie Petersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-65888782679356948162012-04-03T11:31:31.579-07:002012-04-03T11:31:31.579-07:00That is cool! Though not sure I'd pay for it. ...That is cool! Though not sure I'd pay for it. I'd rather pay a human to critique something of mine!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-23330132233758165992012-03-29T06:04:44.043-07:002012-03-29T06:04:44.043-07:00I've given these programs (there's a bunch...I've given these programs (there's a bunch) a look before, and they are kinda cool. Just not sure (like you) about the price tag. :)Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-1688524463629694332012-03-29T05:16:55.174-07:002012-03-29T05:16:55.174-07:00I found this and tried it too. I stuck in my first...I found this and tried it too. I stuck in my first 500 words and was awed by what it came back with. My overused words list which usually takes me 3 drafts to find, found them in 30 seconds. I was impressed with just that alone, but not for $47-$117.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-80424966545544713622012-03-29T04:00:22.132-07:002012-03-29T04:00:22.132-07:00Sherrie, I understand why Scrivener seemed overwhe...Sherrie, I understand why Scrivener seemed overwhelming at first. WAtching the tutorials is a must before even trying to open a document. I've been using it for over a year and just know the basics. Usually I've exported to word after the first or second draft. But this time I'm going to stick with it. I'm going to watch more tuturials. I underestimate what if offers.<br /><br />That program does look neat. I'm just not sure about the price.Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-29612574999403495932012-03-29T02:58:21.052-07:002012-03-29T02:58:21.052-07:00Very interesting. But I'll stick to humans! :)...Very interesting. But I'll stick to humans! :)Lisa Reisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07177787497187050966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-87552807532899198612012-03-28T22:47:17.556-07:002012-03-28T22:47:17.556-07:00Kristan: I didn't know Scrivener had that func...Kristan: I didn't know Scrivener had that function. I tried to use that program and got a bit overwhelmed and went running back to Word with my tail between my legs :P<br /><br />Rebecca: I totally agree that a critique partner is the best option, but maybe this "oddly interesting" program can help polish <i>before</i> it goes to crit partners, allowing them to delve even further into helping you make the story better.<br /><br />Christie: I think if I didn't have an amazing crit group already, I'd be forking over the $47 :P<br /><br />Rosi: My human critiquers are the best. But I think for writers who haven't found those people yet, this could be a good option.Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-34572040020476389112012-03-28T20:17:38.301-07:002012-03-28T20:17:38.301-07:00Interesting, but I think I'll stick with my hu...Interesting, but I think I'll stick with my human critiquers.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-17899460347868193882012-03-28T08:47:09.337-07:002012-03-28T08:47:09.337-07:00Sounds very cool. I'll have to try this out. I...Sounds very cool. I'll have to try this out. I'm with you though, not sure if I'm $47 curious!Christie Wright Wildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656162315858480593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-5442669121207279082012-03-28T07:57:30.454-07:002012-03-28T07:57:30.454-07:00Oddly interesting. Sometimes I will use the find f...Oddly interesting. Sometimes I will use the find feature in Microsoft word to see how many times I've used "but" or "just," etc. To me, things like this can be useful, but there's nothing like a living, breathing proofreader (or critique partner).Rebecca Gomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06842712720778708758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-40339025145881889912012-03-28T07:32:40.785-07:002012-03-28T07:32:40.785-07:00Hm. Very interesting. I think I'd have to play...Hm. Very interesting. I think I'd have to play around with it more on my own work and then compare it to the notes of my crit group to see if I thought it was worthwhile. Also, Scrivener has the "how often do you use these words" function built-in, so that wouldn't be AS essential to me. (Although Scrivener's method isn't always the most convenient, since it also includes "the" and "a.")Kristanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771013578685419826noreply@blogger.com