#Workshop - June 29th @ 9pm - Grammar Workshop

I guess you all have a good point with the whole enjoying it the first time thing.

I guess I'm just too much into reviewing, it's almost second nature to me to note certain things as I go, lol.


I know that it is harder for me to write a review on something I don't like vs something I like, it's almost like the motivation just isn't there if I don't care for something.

Love all the suggestions, and love the blind person thing sexyintexas! less

This is a good way to think about what information you would like to add.

I know reviews have a lot of basic things required like size, shape, material, and care, but we can all go above and beyond that with different uses and experiences.

A good way to do it would be to make a small outline of all the things you want to point out as you go, and then elaborate on each particular thing.


I know quite a few people actually take a few days to write reviews because they proof them over, but more on that later

What works for you guys? I know I think about what I want to say in my review as I use things as well, heh less

This is a good way to think about what information you would like to add.

I know reviews have a lot of basic things required like size, shape, material, and care, but we can all go above and beyond that with different uses and experiences.

A good way to do it would be to make a small outline of all the things you want to point out as you go, and then elaborate on each particular thing.


I know quite a few people actually take a few days to write reviews because they proof them over, but more on that later

What works for you guys? I know I think about what I want to say in my review as I use things as well, heh less

I also try to qualitatively describe how things feel---like what makes the Tantus Motion feel so incredible compared with other thrusting dildos. There's a lot more to sex toys than just "it fits" or "it doesn't fit," or "it feels good" or "it doesn't feel good." less

Same here! And now I notice them everywhere.

I don't even recall learning about those in my english classes either.

I still get a little bit confused but I try and incorporate them more now that I know what they are for. Lol

You're welcome Alan and Michele less

I guess you all have a good point with the whole enjoying it the first time thing.

I guess I'm just too much into reviewing, it's almost second nature to me to note certain things as I go, lol.


I know that it is harder for me to write a review on something I don't like vs something I like, it's almost like the motivation just isn't there if I don't care for something.

Love all the suggestions, and love the blind person thing sexyintexas! less

I guess you all have a good point with the whole enjoying it the first time thing.

I guess I'm just too much into reviewing, it's almost second nature to me to note certain things as I go, lol.


I know that it is harder for me to write a review on something I don't like vs something I like, it's almost like the motivation just isn't there if I don't care for something.

Love all the suggestions, and love the blind person thing sexyintexas! less

One of the suggestions I usually give out is to try and explain it to your best friend who has no idea what you're talking about. This works especially well for the standard template that lacks the prompts that might otherwise remind you what you wanted to talk about. less

Same here! And now I notice them everywhere.

I don't even recall learning about those in my english classes either.

I still get a little bit confused but I try and incorporate them more now that I know what they are for. Lol

You're welcome Alan and Michele less

Alright we are doing good! Everyone has awesome suggestions so far I'm sure most of you are looking forward to finding ways to overcome that pesky Writer's Block, and OWL has another great resource with ideas!



*Symptom*
You have chosen or been assigned a topic which bores you....

*Possible Cures*
Choose a particular aspect of the topic you are interested in
Talk to your mentor or peers about how you can personalize the review to make it more interesting


*Symptom*

You are anxious about writing the review... (this would work great for video reviews as well)

*Possible Cures*

Focus your energy by rehearsing the task in your head.
Consciously stop the non-productive comments running through your head by replacing them with productive ones.
If you have some "rituals" for writing success (chewing gum, listening to jazz etc.), use them.

*Symptom*
You are so stressed out you can't seem to put a word on the page...

*Possible Cures*

Stretch! If you can't stand up, stretch as many muscle groups as possible while staying seated.

Try tensing and releasing various muscle groups. Starting from your toes, tense up for perhaps five to ten seconds and then let go. Relax and then go on to another muscle group.

Breathe deeply. Close your eyes; then, fill your chest cavity slowly by taking four of five short deep breaths. Hold each breath until it hurts, and then let it out slowly.

Use a calming word or mental image to focus on while relaxing. If you choose a word, be careful not to use an imperative. Don't command yourself to "Calm down!" or "Relax!"

*Symptom*

You're self-conscious about your writing, you may have trouble getting started. So, if you're preoccupied with the idea that you have to write about a subject and feel you probably won't express yourself well...

*Possible Cures*

Talk over the subject with a friend or mentor.

Assure yourself that the first draft doesn't have to be a work of genius, it is something to work with.

Force yourself to write down something, however poorly worded, that approximates your thought (you can revise this later) and go on with the next idea.

Break the task up into steps. Meet the general purpose first, and then flesh out the more specific aspects later.

I do those last two suggestions a lot. Something we learned in school was to keep writing and write ANYTHING you are thinking of to get through writer's block. It still works pretty well for me. less

Alright we are doing good! Everyone has awesome suggestions so far I'm sure most of you are looking forward to finding ways to overcome that pesky Writer's Block, and OWL has another great resource with ideas!



*Symptom*
You have chosen or been assigned a topic which bores you....

*Possible Cures*
Choose a particular aspect of the topic you are interested in
Talk to your mentor or peers about how you can personalize the review to make it more interesting


*Symptom*

You are anxious about writing the review... (this would work great for video reviews as well)

*Possible Cures*

Focus your energy by rehearsing the task in your head.
Consciously stop the non-productive comments running through your head by replacing them with productive ones.
If you have some "rituals" for writing success (chewing gum, listening to jazz etc.), use them.

*Symptom*
You are so stressed out you can't seem to put a word on the page...

*Possible Cures*

Stretch! If you can't stand up, stretch as many muscle groups as possible while staying seated.

Try tensing and releasing various muscle groups. Starting from your toes, tense up for perhaps five to ten seconds and then let go. Relax and then go on to another muscle group.

Breathe deeply. Close your eyes; then, fill your chest cavity slowly by taking four of five short deep breaths. Hold each breath until it hurts, and then let it out slowly.

Use a calming word or mental image to focus on while relaxing. If you choose a word, be careful not to use an imperative. Don't command yourself to "Calm down!" or "Relax!"

*Symptom*

You're self-conscious about your writing, you may have trouble getting started. So, if you're preoccupied with the idea that you have to write about a subject and feel you probably won't express yourself well...

*Possible Cures*

Talk over the subject with a friend or mentor.

Assure yourself that the first draft doesn't have to be a work of genius, it is something to work with.

Force yourself to write down something, however poorly worded, that approximates your thought (you can revise this later) and go on with the next idea.

Break the task up into steps. Meet the general purpose first, and then flesh out the more specific aspects later.

I do those last two suggestions a lot. Something we learned in school was to keep writing and write ANYTHING you are thinking of to get through writer's block. It still works pretty well for me. less

At this point, I've got a really good idea of what I want to cover in each of my reviews, but that's come with the practice of writing so many. I have a little template in my head that goes over materials, flexibility, compatibility with other things, other possible uses, etc. less

Alright we are doing good! Everyone has awesome suggestions so far I'm sure most of you are looking forward to finding ways to overcome that pesky Writer's Block, and OWL has another great resource with ideas!



*Symptom*
You have chosen or been assigned a topic which bores you....

*Possible Cures*
Choose a particular aspect of the topic you are interested in
Talk to your mentor or peers about how you can personalize the review to make it more interesting


*Symptom*

You are anxious about writing the review... (this would work great for video reviews as well)

*Possible Cures*

Focus your energy by rehearsing the task in your head.
Consciously stop the non-productive comments running through your head by replacing them with productive ones.
If you have some "rituals" for writing success (chewing gum, listening to jazz etc.), use them.

*Symptom*
You are so stressed out you can't seem to put a word on the page...

*Possible Cures*

Stretch! If you can't stand up, stretch as many muscle groups as possible while staying seated.

Try tensing and releasing various muscle groups. Starting from your toes, tense up for perhaps five to ten seconds and then let go. Relax and then go on to another muscle group.

Breathe deeply. Close your eyes; then, fill your chest cavity slowly by taking four of five short deep breaths. Hold each breath until it hurts, and then let it out slowly.

Use a calming word or mental image to focus on while relaxing. If you choose a word, be careful not to use an imperative. Don't command yourself to "Calm down!" or "Relax!"

*Symptom*

You're self-conscious about your writing, you may have trouble getting started. So, if you're preoccupied with the idea that you have to write about a subject and feel you probably won't express yourself well...

*Possible Cures*

Talk over the subject with a friend or mentor.

Assure yourself that the first draft doesn't have to be a work of genius, it is something to work with.

Force yourself to write down something, however poorly worded, that approximates your thought (you can revise this later) and go on with the next idea.

Break the task up into steps. Meet the general purpose first, and then flesh out the more specific aspects later.

I do those last two suggestions a lot. Something we learned in school was to keep writing and write ANYTHING you are thinking of to get through writer's block. It still works pretty well for me. less