I Think That One Thing People Fail To Understand Is That Unsolicited Literary Criticism Coming From An

I think that one thing people fail to understand is that unsolicited literary criticism coming from an online stranger who is reading with no knowledge of what the authors intended goal is, is not going to be received the same as say: the authors beta reader or friends who know what the authors intended goal and has the sufficient knowledge and input to help the author reach that desired outcome.

"But I'm only trying to be helpful" How do I know you have the knowledge and literary skill for you to be able to actaully do that when we don't know each other and you are essentially a stranger to me? Are you applying this criticism based out of personal biased experience and desire to see the story or characterization be driven in another direction or tweaked, or do you know the author's intentions for the character? If the story is incomplete, are you basing your criticism of a character on the incomplete narration with only partial information available of them or are you building up a report until the story's completion? Did the author provide you with the information needed to make a fully informed criticism?

Have you discussed with the author what their plans are or are you assuming them based off the narration, especially if the narration is proven or implied to be unreliable or missing key points of the plot? Are you unbiased enough to help them reach their desired outcome for the characters and story regardless of your personal feelings towards the characters/antagonists and setting? Can you handle being told your specific input isn't wanted because you're a reader and/or have no written anything relating to their genre or topic? Do you understand and respect that the author's personal experiences might influence their writing and make it different than how you would have done it personally? Do you understand if an author only wants input from a specific demographic relating to their story?

If it's for fanfiction or other hobby media, are you holding a free hobby to a professional standard? Are you trying to give criticism because you feel like the author has produced 'subpar job performance' of their fic? Are you viewing their work as a personal intimate outlet or something that must conform with mass media? Are you applying rules and guidelines when the fic is shared for simple sharing sake? Is your criticism worded appropriately and focused on the parts where the author has requested input on rather than a general dismissal and or disapproval?

Have you put yourself in a place where you assumed you have the input needed for the story to evolve better, or have you asked what the author needs and what they're having trouble with? Can you handle having your criticism rejected if the author decides their story doesn't need the change and not take it as a personal offense against your character? Are you crossing that boundary because you think you are doing the author a favor? Are you trying to be helpful, or do you just want to be?

I think sometimes when people hear authors go 'please don't give me unsolicited writing advice or criticism' they automatically chalk it up to 'this author doesn't want ANY constructive feedback on their stuff at all' and not "i already have trusted individuals who will help me with my writing goals and- hey i don't know you like that, please stop acting so overly familiar with me'

More Posts from Nerialter and Others

2 months ago

You and your sibling have opposite powers. Your sibling can charge objects with potential and kinetic energy, while you can absorb potential and kinetic energy. Most of the time, people are worried about your sibling. That is until you lose control of your powers.


Tags
1 year ago

media: the very serious brooding asshole character is actually super deep and complex

me: ok

media: the dumb joke character is actually super deep and complex

me: ghhogoohhh. ohhhh oh mygod. oh m. oh. are you kidding me. oh i am going to throw the fuck up over this


Tags
6 months ago

Chances are, probably??? They probably had got help from other species to make their powersphere, but Monsta didn’t give us any details.

Well, that took place after the Kubulus became the evil species they are today. The powerspheres felt misused and rebelled, fled.

i ahve so many questions abt this series. WHERE DO POWER SPHERES COME FROM??? WERE THERE ELEMENTAL USERS BEFORE HANG KASA'S GENERATION?? WHAT IS OCHOBOT'S ACTUAL POWER?? WERE THE OTHER POWERS ALREADY IN OCHOBOT WHEN HANG KASA USED THEM TO SUCK OUT THE ELEMENTS???

6 months ago
nerialter - Circumstances
nerialter - Circumstances
nerialter - Circumstances
nerialter - Circumstances
nerialter - Circumstances

There's an up-and-coming Tech Giant, called Fenton Works, and Batman is determined to prove that the company is a front for a villain.

Danny, after his parents turned from Ghost hunting to being the first official Ghost Anthropologists, decided to repurpose some of their weapons.

And, well, there was a contest being run by Wayne Enterprises; whoever can design a robot that will help the environment got prize money and a grant.

Danny, in all his mechanical engineering prowess, was bored. So he designed a thing. Repurposed the Fenton Guns into a cute robotic tortoise that would clean the beach.

It spiraled from there, and now Fenton Works is the leading name in green technology that's cleaning up the Earth bit by bit. Sea Dragon robots that clean oil and trash from the ocean; beach tortoises that clean the sand and beach and deposit their hoard of trash into designated receptacles that Danny uses as material to make more robots; Cryptid "stalker" robots with long legs that delicately patrol forests to perform "fuel management" and clear out the underbrush to help manage wildfires; moving gargoyle robots that sit on top of skyscrapers to help clean the air with huge sail-like wings, etc.

Basically, Danny pulls a Doctor Elisabet Sobeck, but with less world ending and more actually helping. (Not that the world ending was Elisabet's fault, of course, but different franchise)

And due to the number of times aliens try to attack and rogues send their own robots to attack people, naturally Danny installed self-defense protocols, along with one single golden rule written into the very OS of every single robot; Save Humans Whatever the Cost.

Problem is, Batman has never seen robots like this not be used for evil purposes, and he knows that their power source (a closely guarded Fenton Works secret) is some sort of liquid that glows green.

He really only knows of one liquid that glows green.

So he's determined to find everything he can about Fenton Works, because there's no way that Daniel Fenton isn't actually a villain in the making.

Danny's just thrilled for the chance to work with Wayne Enterprises.


Tags
1 month ago

Hey bird experts of tumblr, there's a bird nest I just discovered on a gutter on our back porch with eggs in it. We have frequent storms, are having 70mph winds here in a bit, and it's (in my opinion) low to the ground for a birds nest. Should I be worried?

Not sure what bird laid these but the adult birds have went back to the nest and hung out there (poor pic quality cause I didn't want to get super close to the nest, but its like. Right outside the door.)

Hey Bird Experts Of Tumblr, There's A Bird Nest I Just Discovered On A Gutter On Our Back Porch With
Hey Bird Experts Of Tumblr, There's A Bird Nest I Just Discovered On A Gutter On Our Back Porch With
4 months ago

Hello🤗❤️

I hope you are well🌹

Can you help me get my voice heard

and share my family's story?🙏🏻

Can you Reblog my pinned post from my blog or donate 10$?

By helping to reblog my story, you could

save a family from death and war.🌹

Thank you very much🌸

🕊️❤️🌹🙏🏻

.

5 months ago

GUYS THERES THIS WEBSITE CALLED SETTEI DREAMS THAT HAS EVERY CHARACTER REF SHEET AND MODEL FOR A TON OF ANIME CIRCULATE THIS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE!!

setteidreams.net
9 months ago

Today, I met a little spider :D

He was still chilling on my arm after this recording lul


Tags
11 months ago

Here we see a grumpy Tanah, and it’s perfectly justified to be honest. I feel you Tanah

Remiel mentioned! Tanah calling him Remi is funny cause that’s also the name of the rat from Ratatouille. Tan is basically calling him a rat

Can’t forget Haya trying to help his older brother~ Everyone else in the Old People council has a debt to pay now lol

Tanah's was a joy to write simply because theres some personal experience within it

Enjoy :D

––––––––––■––––––––––

In Tanah's opinion, he fully believes he isn't a petty person.

If he can avoid having negative feelings towards someone, he'll try his damn hardest

But he is the 3rd child of a sibling of 7; ex youngest, experienced older brother, and certified "mom" of the siblings. Most of all, he is a brother and BOI is he allowed to be petty to them

What got him in such a sour mood you may ask?

Wellllll lets just say he has not been having a very good day. And before you ask, yes it has everything to do with his brothers.

A scowl is formed on Tanah's face as he subtly clutches his stomach, he seems to be lost in his head.

Angin forcing him to try a new abomination (he won't even give it the dignity of calling it a "pastry") resulting in the countless trips to bathroom nation. His stomach still hurts and it has been HOURS, Yaya's deathly cookies are better than this..

...

Ok maybe not but hes spiteful right now

Api pranking him was not appriciated at all and HOW did he convince Shielda to help him is beyond him (you'd think she would be the responsible twin), no worries though because he already prepared revenge for him.

No he does not care that it was accidental and that he was not the supposedly "target" of said prank. It still happened.

Clearly this means war.

Daun and Cahaya blowing his EAR off did not help, look. He loves those two, he really does. But he did not need to hear 200+ remedies that can help sedate Angin's poison

Petir DITCHED him with these heathens that he has to call brothers

Now he was proud to be a very mature and level headed person.. but hes still a 17 year old

Air technically didn't do anything but his ignorance will be remembered that lazy panda bear, sue him for holding a grudge

..

..

'This walk has not been helping. For that, Remi you're also on my list'

Not only is his stomach killing itself, his legs are crumbling now too

'This day is just not my day'

Sitting down on the nearest bench he decides to distract himself with his surroundings before he starts planning murder. Looking around to fine other things to focus on

Like that dog covered in mud, boy he does not want to be its owner right now

Or that cowboy cat that's threatening a woman, now usually he'd help but hes compromised so best of luck lady you're on your own

The sun is really warm this evening, casting golden rays to the surrounding foliage, Mix with the wind thats blowing leafs around; it creates a beautiful artistry that he wished he could paint if he was an artist

'Maybe i should take up painting.. i could practice painting on my sculptures'

"Ta.. nah?"

That soft voice broke him out of his observation, looking to his side to find the little sunlight of the family.

As much as hes still annoyed by the younger's previous endeavors, he doesn't really have the heart to dismiss the little guy

'Trying to help shouldn't be rewarded by punishment'

Putting on a soft smile he looked to the little sunlight

"Hey bud, didn't see you there." he looks to the container Haya is holding, "what's this?"

Since Cahaya is holding the drink (at least he assumes it's a drink) he couldn't really write, his brow furrowed in concentration, Tanah could see the spark of hesitation and the troublesome look adorned on the youngest's face

Filled with renewed patience and understanding he went to grab the drink so Cahaya could write

"... its ca- chamo..mile green tea"

Surprise but also pride exploded inside Tanah, bitter feeling forgotten he pat the little sunlight's head as encouragement

"Good job buddy!" He praized, chuckling when he saw the ruby red shade that spread in Haya's face. "Why'd you get it though?"

Distress colors Cahaya's face this time, it seemed he'd reach his quota of words for today since he just shoves the drink unto Tanah's chest

Giggling even more at the youngest's display, fondness rose inside of him as he went to take the hot beverage out of the little sunlight's hands

"..for Tanah."

His hand stopped mere inches from the drink, shock adorning his face

'Did he just..'

It feels like an earthquake is happening through his whole body by how much hes shaking from pure joy

Though seeing Haya cowering and covering his face with the drink snaps him out of his cuteness aggression overload

'Dear God, i'm weak'

His face hurts from how much hes grinning, practically splitting it half

Showering the sunlight with so much praise and affirmation, screw whoever is looking at them weird; they probably have a sad loveless life

'He said my name, he said my name!' The only repeating thought he could comprehend right now

Looking around simply out of instinct to see if any of the other siblings heard, only for confusion and worry to consume him soon after

"Sunlight, thank you for the tea.. but why are you here alone?" Hugging the younger close, he looks around even more. "You're not alone are you? We've talked about this, why didn't you ask someon–"

Feeling the tapping on his side he looks to Cahaya who's raising his hand

He calmly points to a shop, a tea shop more specifically; the Jasmine Dragon

Narrowing his eyes he could barely make out the figure that seems to be in the shape of his 5th brother

'Oh right, him and Daun were talking about remedies for my stomach'

His whole body shook with how much love hes feeling. The unfortunate victim here is Cahaya, who is forced to accept the killer hug that he gives him

As he made his way to the shop with Cahaya leading the way, beverage in hand, he went to grab phone; a mission on his eyes for the perfect revenge presented itself on a golden platter

He might be the current "golden" child. But he's 17 year old with a grudge, and man is he petty

"Why does your face look evil, who's dying?" Daun questioned when they reached him. Sending the message, he beamed at Daun with practiced ease, "It's nothing don't worry about it, what have you two been up to anyway?"

Thoroughly distracted, the duo starts to go back and forth describing their day and how they tried to find the perfect tea to deal with his poison for him

Tea in hand and ironically stomachache completely forgotten, Tanah enjoyed listening with a fond smile on his face

.

.

.

✨️Old People Council✨️

"I win btw"

"WHAT"

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO"

"Congrats."

"Audio proof??"

"nice"

"I feel like i have a disadvantage this isn't fair >:("

"You all better pay up, you included Petir"

"Fuck."

This is such another sweet one

im guessing Angin is trying out new recipes but they turned out bad? poor Tanah, having to be the one to put up with everything, meanwhile, Petir's in college, just left him.

also old people council, is that their group chat and their group chat name?? ha-

loving tanah being mischievous, and petty, love those sides of him

the jasmine dragon reminds me of that tea shop from Iroh in ATLA is that what that is???

I could def imagine Cahaya's scrunched up face trying to answer, its adorable. and tanah, i relate to you with that cuteness agression.


Tags
  • edible---crayon
    edible---crayon reblogged this · 1 month ago
  • edible---crayon
    edible---crayon liked this · 1 month ago
  • boreal-mint
    boreal-mint liked this · 1 month ago
  • aromanticsky
    aromanticsky liked this · 1 month ago
  • trixierosewrites
    trixierosewrites reblogged this · 1 month ago
  • moremysteries
    moremysteries liked this · 1 month ago
  • temporalschism
    temporalschism liked this · 1 month ago
  • junsueh
    junsueh reblogged this · 1 month ago
  • junsueh
    junsueh liked this · 1 month ago
  • mer-birdman
    mer-birdman liked this · 1 month ago
  • akaluan
    akaluan liked this · 1 month ago
  • theconfuzzeldcat
    theconfuzzeldcat liked this · 1 month ago
  • silwer999
    silwer999 liked this · 1 month ago
  • pastel-pink-death
    pastel-pink-death liked this · 1 month ago
  • uniconcern
    uniconcern liked this · 1 month ago
  • messywhore
    messywhore reblogged this · 1 month ago
  • messywhore
    messywhore liked this · 1 month ago
  • dontbipanicjonsa
    dontbipanicjonsa liked this · 1 month ago
  • whydoidostuff-blog
    whydoidostuff-blog liked this · 1 month ago
  • queenshaeline
    queenshaeline liked this · 1 month ago
  • allia-silvs
    allia-silvs reblogged this · 1 month ago
  • allia-silvs
    allia-silvs liked this · 1 month ago
  • graypearl33
    graypearl33 liked this · 1 month ago
  • cendres-des-roses-cruelles
    cendres-des-roses-cruelles liked this · 1 month ago
  • clementineandmine
    clementineandmine reblogged this · 1 month ago
  • eu-kleides
    eu-kleides reblogged this · 1 month ago
  • yepimheretoo
    yepimheretoo liked this · 1 month ago
  • ramabear
    ramabear reblogged this · 1 month ago
  • moonytear
    moonytear liked this · 1 month ago
  • moinsbienquekaworu
    moinsbienquekaworu liked this · 1 month ago
  • known-concepts
    known-concepts liked this · 1 month ago
  • silverquill101
    silverquill101 liked this · 1 month ago
  • escalatingtoofast
    escalatingtoofast reblogged this · 1 month ago
  • escalatingtoofast
    escalatingtoofast liked this · 1 month ago
  • duplicitywrites
    duplicitywrites reblogged this · 1 month ago
  • goodtoyous
    goodtoyous liked this · 1 month ago
  • loveallfandoms1952
    loveallfandoms1952 reblogged this · 1 month ago
  • loveallfandoms1952
    loveallfandoms1952 liked this · 1 month ago
  • soft-pretzelz
    soft-pretzelz liked this · 1 month ago
  • waitingondaisies
    waitingondaisies reblogged this · 1 month ago
  • snowcoming
    snowcoming liked this · 1 month ago
  • thedragonreblogs
    thedragonreblogs reblogged this · 2 months ago
  • soulkiah
    soulkiah liked this · 3 months ago
  • yandere-simp
    yandere-simp liked this · 3 months ago
  • oliverdehart
    oliverdehart liked this · 3 months ago
  • cosmiccambion
    cosmiccambion reblogged this · 3 months ago
  • legendtrainer
    legendtrainer reblogged this · 3 months ago
  • legendtrainer
    legendtrainer liked this · 3 months ago
  • thedragonreblogs
    thedragonreblogs reblogged this · 3 months ago
nerialter - Circumstances
Circumstances

A backup account in case the other evaporate, you can find me lurking

178 posts

Explore Tumblr Blog
Search Through Tumblr Tags