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I Judged a Poetry Contest

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I find your story fascinating. I never thought about how difficult it would be to judge a poetry contest, especially if many if the poems were good. I like how you arrived at your decision, setting certain standards for the winners.

Comment Written 23-Oct-2020

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Thanks for the great review

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Y. M. Roger

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What a wonderful way to expand your horizons and your eye for detail -- thanx for sharing your experience! ;) :)

years ago I volunteered --> years ago, I volunteered

qualms but then --> qualms, but then

all; it took more than one sitting I wanted --> all. It took more than one sitting as I wanted

done I set them ... would "perk" in --> done, I set them ... would "percolate" in

was (and some were) I made that --> was (and some were), I made that

prize, and also an --> prize and an

if It lasted --> if it lasted

Comment Written 23-Oct-2020

reply by the author on 23-Oct-2020

Thanks for your thoughtful review and the corrections. I see I need to be much more attentive to punctuation

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I reviewed this story earlier so maybe you can help me understand why a poem or story comes up again after I have reviewed it already?? Good writing though.

Comment Written 23-Oct-2020

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I found that rereading helped me keep perspective on the project. Thanks for your review.

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Jannypan (Jan)

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You expressed your thoughts/feelings well of how being a judge in a poetry contest affected you and what you learned. I enjoyed reading your well-constructed post. You made several valid points about the judging process. I believe many could learn from this information.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan

Comment Written 23-Oct-2020

reply by the author on 23-Oct-2020

Thanks for this review and your thoughtful comments

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Jay Squires

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That was quite an opportunity you were given. And your approach to the challenge and its difficulties was daunting. I learned a lot from your methodology if ever I'm in the position of being a judge.

Emma (or Emmay), I have one teeny suggestion. It will probably double your read count. Go back and space between your paragraphs. More white space. It's a small thing, but readers make decisions on whether or not to pursue a piece by how pleasant they perceive the reading will be. They've got a lot to choose from, so why send them away?

Just a thought.

Comment Written 22-Oct-2020

reply by the author on 23-Oct-2020

Thanks for your review and suggestion. I have edited

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Your essay is very illuminating. I don't think I would ever try to judge a poetry contest, but I like reading about how you did. You are right in stating outright, that as a judge you had to be subjective. But I am really impressed with how--after much reading and rereading--you came up with truly credible criteria for evaluating the finalists. Your essay is entertaining, informative, and very coherent. Rod

Comment Written 22-Oct-2020

reply by the author on 23-Oct-2020

Thanks for your comments. I am honored by your review

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