tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post8916422543258147..comments2023-10-25T03:45:03.077-04:00Comments on Confessions of a Watery Tart: Group ProjectsHart Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-67008167503074909012010-08-24T23:33:47.067-04:002010-08-24T23:33:47.067-04:00Most of the time I prefer to do things alone, but ...Most of the time I prefer to do things alone, but I realize some things are better done as a group. Also, so many group blogs rock.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-80843629275964980182010-08-24T02:28:20.738-04:002010-08-24T02:28:20.738-04:00Lots of food for thought here. Thanks for sharing ...Lots of food for thought here. Thanks for sharing your ideas and especially the photo :)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715879775216108688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-31537830045214606802010-08-23T21:07:29.137-04:002010-08-23T21:07:29.137-04:00I've just been recruited to do a group blog, w...I've just been recruited to do a group blog, which I was hesitant about, but decided to just do it. I hope it is as rewarding as you've made it out to be.Cheeseboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-87968975270377765172010-08-23T20:43:58.314-04:002010-08-23T20:43:58.314-04:00Come on LTM, you're the perfect ringleader for...Come on LTM, you're the perfect ringleader for a group. Who can you rustle up?? I'm game! I'm itching for a way to write about something other than Turkey already.Carolyn Abiadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567399129586443513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-14999933983240591872010-08-23T20:29:00.766-04:002010-08-23T20:29:00.766-04:00Rosie-so glad you've found a great critique gr...Rosie-so glad you've found a great critique group! They make a world of difference!<br /><br />Jane-I think the environment is just one with a lot more shared 'personality'--so much easier to get a feel for people here than... say facebook or twitter.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-52228907533246637702010-08-23T20:02:11.693-04:002010-08-23T20:02:11.693-04:00I love your description of the blogosphere as a pl...I love your description of the blogosphere as a place “for getting to know people you don't KNOW,” It is a great perk as is the idea of group projects.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-56510678215989659502010-08-23T17:48:52.138-04:002010-08-23T17:48:52.138-04:00I've recently stumbled into a fantabulous crit...I've recently stumbled into a fantabulous critique group, and I'm so lucky I found them! They've been a tremendous help to me over the past few weeks alone. <br /><br />All excellent points. :)RosieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07911305246379355484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-41103751384111693612010-08-23T13:37:01.287-04:002010-08-23T13:37:01.287-04:00Readers Dais-we definitely all have serious writin...Readers Dais-we definitely all have serious writing goals, though some of us are timed in the PRESENT and some of us more in a 'one day' because of jobs or families. We are all committed though, to good work and taking it seriously.<br /><br />Jan-that sounds like a wonderful process. I bet it is really satisfying to have something so tangible at the end, too.<br /><br />Jennee-yeah, I'm not sure I would have LOOKED for this, because I didn't know the value until I was DOING it, but you're right, putting together the group could be a tricky thing. Good luck!<br /><br />Stephen-I've done the work end of group stuff, too. Still do, in fact. Seems to work well if there is a MANAGER to keep us organized (by that I don't mean a boss, necessarily, but someone on top of it all to keep us moving)--I think that may be the hard part of self promotion with books--we have to know how to MANAGE.<br /><br />Erica-I've heard about a TON of that over the years--one of my HS friends is a 20 year army wife, so I definitely hear you. I think having done it will pay off when you get to the promoting thing...<br /><br />Holly-hopefully not TOO much reality! I try to avoid that!<br /><br />Simon-I think what you guys are doing is GREAT for keeping flexible...the stimulus response stuff is excellent for creativity!<br /><br />Leigh-GET BACK TO WRITING! teehee--mostly kidding. I can see why the blogging works in the summer with the childings at home, but the writing is harder--writing requires full engagement, blogging and networking a little less so.<br /><br />Helen-that's exactly it--the creating something together is a huge part of why we have such a strong group identity, and honestly, I think it has kept people engaged who might not have fit in as much writing otherwise.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-75226683765888450762010-08-23T12:42:49.736-04:002010-08-23T12:42:49.736-04:00A group project is a fabulous idea. You go beyond ...A group project is a fabulous idea. You go beyond critiquing and into creating. My guess is such a project would either break apart the group or solidify it. <br /><br />I love what your group did. Y'all were really thinking outside the box.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-34783908424673474522010-08-23T12:41:28.850-04:002010-08-23T12:41:28.850-04:00For me, all this blogging networking has been a fu...For me, all this blogging networking has been a fun project... but now I seriously have to get back to my *primary* project. (I.e., those waiting WIPs. :o|<br /><br />must... stop... procrastinating... ;pLTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-66287327812921359772010-08-23T12:17:24.263-04:002010-08-23T12:17:24.263-04:00My little Stilettos & Shirley Temples project ...My little Stilettos & Shirley Temples project with Mercedes Yardley is one of the highlights of my week. It's less a coordination issue than a mutual challenge, to see what fun we can come up with for the other to react to.<br /><br />It's great as a motivational tool, though, that's FO SHO!<br /><br />:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-14281222692370456012010-08-23T11:46:45.932-04:002010-08-23T11:46:45.932-04:00A group would be a nice dose of reality as well as...A group would be a nice dose of reality as well as encouragment.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-46240029623412105092010-08-23T11:29:10.737-04:002010-08-23T11:29:10.737-04:00I am a military wife...the projects are endless, t...I am a military wife...the projects are endless, the organization is perfected, the humility is good supply (trust me), baking things, creating slideshows, artwork, events, and we have to co-exist with each other to a level that often times go beyond the call of duty. With my crit partners these projects have been difficult under the current situations of one being so sick, but we are still pulling together to get some stuff done. <br />When it comes to the group mentality that I may need to bring to the table one day I will call on the military experience...always.Erica Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047782756627025143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-37586931916621041642010-08-23T10:26:01.925-04:002010-08-23T10:26:01.925-04:00I was big into groups when I was in banking and fi...I was big into groups when I was in banking and financing for 10 years. Lots of M&A stuff, integration blah blah blah. Its been nice to work solo for the past couple years writing my books though. But as the promotional stuff begins to kick off, I'm back working with people and teams again with book stores and other promotional events.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.stephentremp.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Stephen Tremp</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-23950720303630791912010-08-23T10:14:57.548-04:002010-08-23T10:14:57.548-04:00group projets are fun, but it is hard to find peop...group projets are fun, but it is hard to find people willing to take the time and energy to do it. But, you've inspired me to start asking around again.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01640871678908297706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-1889224424973129772010-08-23T09:37:36.266-04:002010-08-23T09:37:36.266-04:00Interesting! For the second time today I find myse...Interesting! For the second time today I find myself commenting on my life as a musical writer. I have written five or so musicals with a group of people - usually two to write the book (myself and the fabulous Malcolm Callaway) and two to write the music and lyrics (this changes but always includes Dawn Harwood-Jones). We all fight and fuss and flail about but it is a wonderful if somewhat harrowing experience. I was talking to Malcolm the other night and we were thinking of diving in again! I do lots of things in groups - I'm one of those weird writers who sits the line between extravert and introvert. but exactly.<br /><a href="http://www.labanan.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Jan Morrison</a>Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-41528704372535873722010-08-23T08:46:05.759-04:002010-08-23T08:46:05.759-04:00But all this is for people who've taken writin...But all this is for people who've taken writing seriously right?...anyways seems to be a good suggestion..thanks friend for sharing :)Readers Daishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06743365366490863078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-56922230489336451572010-08-23T08:24:30.650-04:002010-08-23T08:24:30.650-04:00Natasha-I put BrioNi's into the Burrow this mo...Natasha-I put BrioNi's into the Burrow this morning... need to write mine... and you have been FABULOUS to coordinate this 'not quite cooked' project!<br /><br />Alex-I think it WILL be good! It is sometimes painful, but I think it is good practice.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-60290178917278364972010-08-23T07:59:28.839-04:002010-08-23T07:59:28.839-04:00I was recently asked to join a group blog, althoug...I was recently asked to join a group blog, although it has nothing to do with writing. I think it will stretch me, though.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-56181063449908553122010-08-23T06:40:34.817-04:002010-08-23T06:40:34.817-04:00And you have reminded me to bug you and Briony to ...And you have reminded me to bug you and Briony to send in your drabbles. Please remind me NEVER to take on a project which is not completely done in advance. I swear the grey hairs I have sprouted this month are being paid forward!!!<br /><br />But right you are about collaborative projects....<br /><br />And let me not get into the project I nixed oh so sweetly and innocently because I was peeved with how the co-ordinator was behaving. You will no longer think I am the nice person you think I am.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-62186106229377576222010-08-23T06:23:39.084-04:002010-08-23T06:23:39.084-04:00Mari--I hope that pesky thesis hurries itself up! ...Mari--I hope that pesky thesis hurries itself up! I've been an edit monkey and so haven't had the time I like for the Burrow either.<br /><br />Jenny-We (well 5 of us anyway) DID meet up in Wales, but it is over and done now. The pic is Mari, Tara (who is FROM Cardiff) and Leanne doing a French taunting at Cardiff Castle. I was on the other side of the camera.<br /><br />CaH-Yeah, math is probably even more solitary, but I think the math brain can definitely benefit from some interaction!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-14655121344637026782010-08-23T05:19:34.200-04:002010-08-23T05:19:34.200-04:00I see what you mean >:)
For many years, I used...I see what you mean >:)<br /><br />For many years, I used to sit more or less alone, doing obscure mathematics and programming super computers. The last 3-4 years, I have been working in a multi-diciplinary team, and found that this is a lot more fun. I enjoy sitting in an office landscape, and don't want to go back to the boring single-office way of working.<br /><br /><a href="http://cold-as-heaven.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Cold As Heaven </a>CA Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558100567878233142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-390077519483999152010-08-23T04:48:05.861-04:002010-08-23T04:48:05.861-04:00Oh wow!! What a fun thing to do! Does that mean yo...Oh wow!! What a fun thing to do! Does that mean you'll be visiting Wales? Good luck with this!! And it's so great to find a creative group that you can truly work with and realise all your creative potential as a co-operative!<br /><br />p.s I'm trying to work out if you are part of the group pic....the woman at the top???<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-50232287343977494802010-08-23T03:31:02.607-04:002010-08-23T03:31:02.607-04:00How much do I love that you used a giraffe to illu...How much do I love that you used a giraffe to illustrate this post!? A lot (or should I say ALOT?) ;)<br /><br />And yes - group projects. Can't wait to be done with the hazzle (thesis) and get back to being more Burrowish!Cruella Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422848273167338884noreply@blogger.com