Constructive,+and+Not+So+Constructive,+Comment+Examples

We've talked about constructive Wikispace comments vs. the "this story's great, you rock!" kind--but here are some real life examples from a different class (which class you might ask? Well, crazy as it may seem, I did the same thing you are doing as a creative writing second semester senior once, and these are some of the comments I received on my blog. Enjoy, and feel free to laugh)

Comments about my work:

"Wow that was heart breaking. You have a real knack for writing dialogue, it all seemed very realistic, never contrived. The line about having to be dead before people care was incredible. And the scene where they each put their hands on the casket was incredibly poignant. Excellent Story"

"your such an awesome writer...its so descriptive...i love it^^"

"omg i love this story! hehe"

"Great details. You allow the scenes to unfold. Two questions: Would a high school social worker really write so many books? If she did, she would be spending her time on book tours, lecture circuits, or at a college. The last line in this draft is so overused. I look forward to the next part."

"'This storys Great!!!!"

...you tell me which ones you think truly helped my writing...

And the laugh worthy part...a poem written about me during class one day with my comment (Yes, you get to see it. And laugh.)

"What a lovely new day. Actually its really nice outside and I would really like to run around outside now lol. Anyway school is almost over its insane I can't believe there are only like two days three counting today and 5 counting finals left. Wheee its really quite exciting. I'm really ready for the summer and for all the things I'm doing this summer. I'm taking a short intermission from my journaling to write a song about Stephanie since she dared me.

Stephanie oh Stephanie Your hair is so pretty. I really like the way it curls. And how its up on top your head. You are so very strange. But its okay at least you drink bottled water. You lay your head on your arms. And tell me not to write things. You wear a skirt and matching flip flops. You laugh like your going crazy. Oh wait you already are. You like little kids. And crawling through tunnels. Your white hoodie looks like a towel. Maybe you just took a shower. You can't stop smiling. Its kinda odd. I like your bracelets. And your blue pen too.

There you are Steph, you had better enjoy that cause its freaking awesome =) And now I think I'll take a little break from writing."

And my response: "That was...awe-inspiring. Amazing. Wow. Your best work ever. Wow."

...Constructive?