Comments on: What I learned from a film critic about good and bad writing. http://3000messagesblog.com/2009/09/02/what-i-learned-from-a-film-critic-about-good-and-bad-writing/ What about yours? Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:59:53 +0000 hourly 1 By: Roy Barbier http://3000messagesblog.com/2009/09/02/what-i-learned-from-a-film-critic-about-good-and-bad-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-65 Roy Barbier Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:08:17 +0000 http://3000messagesblog.com/?p=260#comment-65 A point such as this which seems so obvious can be overlooked. Perhaps the most profound statement in this post is, "Business writing is a craft." Thanks so much for this. A point such as this which seems so obvious can be overlooked. Perhaps the most profound statement in this post is, “Business writing is a craft.”

Thanks so much for this.

]]> By: Catherine http://3000messagesblog.com/2009/09/02/what-i-learned-from-a-film-critic-about-good-and-bad-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-49 Catherine Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:17:58 +0000 http://3000messagesblog.com/?p=260#comment-49 Actually, I would argue that it costs more, because it sends the wrong message about you or your company, and what's the cost of that to the business? And, if you recognize the problem, you'll be paying again to have it redone! Actually, I would argue that it costs more, because it sends the wrong message about you or your company, and what’s the cost of that to the business? And, if you recognize the problem, you’ll be paying again to have it redone!

]]> By: Bronwyn C. Randel http://3000messagesblog.com/2009/09/02/what-i-learned-from-a-film-critic-about-good-and-bad-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Bronwyn C. Randel Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:04:40 +0000 http://3000messagesblog.com/?p=260#comment-47 Thanks so much, John. As a doctoral candidate and also as someone who is occasionally required to create and deliver informative presentations, this blog is incredibly timely for me. It's almost as if someone had it planned especially for my benefit when I needed it most. You're the best. Bronwyn Thanks so much, John. As a doctoral candidate and also as someone who is occasionally required to create and deliver informative presentations, this blog is incredibly timely for me. It’s almost as if someone had it planned especially for my benefit when I needed it most.
You’re the best.
Bronwyn

]]> By: Josh http://3000messagesblog.com/2009/09/02/what-i-learned-from-a-film-critic-about-good-and-bad-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Josh Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:17:29 +0000 http://3000messagesblog.com/?p=260#comment-46 Great post! It's so true. People can also pay a lot for bad work. An ugly, poorly written brochure or website can cost just as much as a beautiful one. Great post! It’s so true. People can also pay a lot for bad work. An ugly, poorly written brochure or website can cost just as much as a beautiful one.

]]> By: DennisVanStaalduinen http://3000messagesblog.com/2009/09/02/what-i-learned-from-a-film-critic-about-good-and-bad-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-45 DennisVanStaalduinen Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:41:46 +0000 http://3000messagesblog.com/?p=260#comment-45 Thanks for the tip John. Effort is good. Very good. But doesn't always equal success or quality (or talent in the case of many bad filmakers). Thanks for the tip John. Effort is good. Very good. But doesn’t always equal success or quality (or talent in the case of many bad filmakers).

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