tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post5749828145017908628..comments2024-03-28T07:57:20.138-07:00Comments on Writing for Woman's World Magazine: HomecomingKate Willoughbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08923324775303769386noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-27341344400104839642012-10-30T14:32:13.235-07:002012-10-30T14:32:13.235-07:00Deb! Hey, can you tell me the name of the WW story...Deb! Hey, can you tell me the name of the WW story of yours that got published? Did you use a pen name? I was trying to make your name a link on the Testimonials page, but couldn't find your story.Kate Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923324775303769386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-24276762924370002012-10-08T07:11:26.288-07:002012-10-08T07:11:26.288-07:00Oh - good idea on printing out Kate's reviews....Oh - good idea on printing out Kate's reviews. I have two notebooks full of clipped WW stories, which I go back and re-read to study them, so re-reading Kate's reviews would add to the study.Deb Noonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-29259108890185912322012-10-04T17:02:38.942-07:002012-10-04T17:02:38.942-07:00Oh, and I not only save the stories, I print out K...Oh, and I not only save the stories, I print out Kate's review and put them both in a binder using Post Its for the labels.Patnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-89919766802065377782012-10-04T17:00:11.611-07:002012-10-04T17:00:11.611-07:00I loved this story for all the reasons Deb mention...I loved this story for all the reasons Deb mentioned. Although, I never met a guy I had a crush on from high school, but I meet some of those people and would never recognize them. I'm amazed the recongnize me. I can also relate to the story having once had the cartboy at the supermarket run a whole load of carts downhill right into the door of my brand new car. I have to admit, I was not that nice about it. LOL I also never would have thought to write a WW story using the situation. These two story have mining my past life for story ideas.Patnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-79422984427051178672012-10-03T09:43:03.424-07:002012-10-03T09:43:03.424-07:00Anyone have an email for Patty Gaddis? Anyone have an email for Patty Gaddis? Tamaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-9877576337903987082012-10-03T09:18:22.344-07:002012-10-03T09:18:22.344-07:00I could really relate to this story. And I can tot...I could really relate to this story. And I can totally understand not recognizing someone right off. First - you're in the moment of "oh my gosh, I just damaged someone's car" and second - you are seeing someone out of context (and think that person lives in another state). Also - I have been to HS reunions, where I've had this happen more than once - "I wanted to ask you out, but ...." Or from me - "I had a major crush on you." I just ran into a guy I actually dated (many, many years ago) and he looked totally different, Even after I found out who he was, he still didn't look familiar to me (in other words, he didn't match the picture I had in my mind of him). I totally agree with you that the hero is a really nice and considerate guy. In less than 800 words, I managed to fall in love with him :-)Deb Noonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-360371618592249832012-10-01T14:39:05.448-07:002012-10-01T14:39:05.448-07:00Kate, I have kept the whole magazine for the last ...Kate, I have kept the whole magazine for the last year or so, and I did go back and read this story again. However, I do think a first impression is best in rating a story. I wonder if other readers feel the same way, as there are very few votes posted on any of the stories.<br /><br />I have great confidence in my own writing as I expect most writers do in respect to their own work. However, some honest feedback is always appreciated. That is one reason your blog is so valuable. Mary Jonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-8225964419863082952012-10-01T04:04:49.918-07:002012-10-01T04:04:49.918-07:00And Mary Jo, I'm surprised you don't keep ...And Mary Jo, I'm surprised you don't keep the stories. I recommend that everyone keep the stories for future reference. Kate Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923324775303769386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-16594723130710151752012-10-01T04:03:59.580-07:002012-10-01T04:03:59.580-07:00"High school wasn't bad," he said, &..."High school wasn't bad," he said, "but now is better."Kate Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923324775303769386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-30874967245536003232012-09-27T12:43:08.246-07:002012-09-27T12:43:08.246-07:00What last line, Kate? Since I read this story a co...What last line, Kate? Since I read this story a couple of weeks ago, I really don't remember much about it. Maybe that is the case for other Woman's World subscribers? I wonder if it would be more helpful to the writer if you went back to posting the rating schedule earlier. I know I would be more likely to vote if I had just read the story. It could still be available later to anyone who buys the mag at the store.Mary Jonoreply@blogger.com