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Comedy: September 16, 2015 Issue [#7218]

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 This week: Analyzing WdC Stats
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To check your progress, investigate the WdC statistics


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Analyzing WdC Stats

The Good, The Interesting, and The Humorous



         Have you ever clicked around and stumbled on some interesting statistics, and mumbled, “Hey, I never knew that?” Writing.Com has many links to statistics, and you can analyze facts that monitor, not only what is going on here, but also your progress. For instance, have you found these statistic categories?

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         With statistics like this available, can it actually help us to improve, contemplate on our progress, or even laugh at ourselves? I visit the stat links throughout the day when I really should be reviewing, but keep that on the 'qt'. *Whistle* The first stat I check everyday is the 'Summary Statistics' because this shows me what items people are visiting. But since reviewing is an integral part of WdC, let's focus on it and see how The Good, The Interesting, and The Humorous statistics can help us.

*Vignette5* The Good:

         It's always good to analyze our reviewing progress! By perusing some of the numbers it can help us focus and perhaps improve in how we critique other authors, which in turn, helps us with our own writing. For instance, one little bit of info for you, did you know you can find out the last time you wrote a review? Checking the Feedback Stats , I found out I have not sent a review in 15 days. Note to Self: Chop, chop! There's a list of other stats to show your progress, like how many review requests you've sent, how many ratings and the star average. If you get some time, preferably after reviewing, check this category out to see how you're doing.


*Vignette5* The Interesting:

         I stumbled upon one reviewing stat that I found so interesting. Do have a favorite WdC author? I think we all do, but did you know there's a way to find out who you review the most? It's under the 'Reviewing' category, and click on: Ratings Given Make sure you're under the sub-category page of: By Author not By Genre. The page will show you the author, the average rating, and the amount of items you've reviewed from there portfolio. When you get there, who's at the top of the list? Mine is: The StoryWitchress because I helped in the editing of 71 entries from 'Writing.Com 101'. The second author is: Acme. I've reviewed 56 items -- the proof is in the numbers -- she's one of my favorite authors! Again, after you finish reviewing, (*Laugh*) check out who you've reviewed the most. It's interesting to read the authors you have reviewed in the past!


*Vignette5* The Humorous:

         Last week, after extensive research on one of these categories, I was laughing until I cried. What could possibly make me laugh that hard? I took a stroll down the WdC memory lane by reading my reviews from many moons ago and found out something interesting!

         I was staring at the Feedback Stats again, and I glanced at the Total Reviews Given. As you scroll down from there, you can then scan pages and pages of every active public review you've written. I thought it would be fun to jump to the first page and check one of my first reviews. I read the first two and laughed out loud. I would post the review links, but I'm too embarrassed. I will tell you that the first one consists of a 101 word count, and had three short sentences. The last sentence said the same thing I encourage authors to this day: Keep up the great work! At least I've been consistent over the eight years of reviewing. The second review was a mere 71 characters and had a fragmented sentence. I turned every shade of red known to mankind and immediately started to laugh.

         So what did I learn by analizing these reviews? First, that I'm really, really, happy that no one can see how I reviewed when I signed-up here in February of 2007. Second, even though I didn't say much in my reviews back then, I kept scrolling through the pages and saw the growth in how I critiqued a story. Even though I had a good laugh, I thought it was fun to see how much my reviewing style changed throughout the years, and I have the statistics to thank for those facts!

         Check up on your reviewing stats when you get a chance. There's so many interesting things you'll find, and you just might get a laugh, too!

Review On!
Lornda


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Holy cow, *Cat2* Woman!!! I received some awesome feedback from by last newsletter, "The Purrfect Solution to Procrastination" Open in new Window. May you all "Live Long and Paws-purr"

Creeper Of The Realm Author Icon My cat, however adorable, never lets me write or read. He's either in front of my face or in front of the screen, or on the notebook if I'm trying to write. I can't imagine having over twenty and trying to accomplish something. *Laugh*

Yeah, I can't imagine that either. It would be cat-astrophic *Smirk*


Elfin Dragon-finally published Author Icon I love cats as well and they certainly make you laugh. My last three cats and their individual personalities made me either laugh or be calm. But I also love Simon's Cat. And if you're brave, here's my tribute. "Invalid Item" Open in new Window. and then a little cat adventure
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Simon's Cat is where I hang out to laugh, too! I'll check your items out soon. Thanks for sending them along


River Author Icon Hi Lornda, I loved this newsletter! My cat, Sir Trevor, has inspired many of my stories. Thank you so much for highlighting Sir Trevor Goes to the Vet.

You're welcome for the highlight! I remember reading it and this was the purr-fect newsletter for it. *Wink*

lazymarionette Thank you for giving me another reason to pro-cat-stinate. Now I can binge on cat videos without feeling as bad. *Wink* Thank you for a great newsletter to help me kick the writer's block blues!

I'm glad I could help you out! You have a good cat-titude to get over your writer's block. *Bigsmile*

LJPC - the tortoise Author Icon Hi Lornda! Yes - you're so right about the cat vids and pics! When I want to unwind, I go to FB and look at all the funny stuff people post. Laughing is definitely therapeutic, and I always feel better afterward. Loved the NL & links. Thanks! *Bigsmile*~ Laura

You're Claw-some, Laura! Thanks for the comments!

brom21 Author Icon Felines are fascinating creatures indeed. One thing about cats is that they are easily amused and able to be by themselves. Dogs are people animals. I wonder where the unlucky black cat came into cliché. And weren’t cats Egyptians guardians of the underworld? Now that is cat worship, literally! Thanks for the article!

Thanks for the paw-sitive feedback! *Cat*

Nixie🦊 Author Icon Very comical and informative Newsletter, Lornda. You gave authors some direct information that they can act on immediately. *Thumbsup* I often use cats in my stories told in first person POV so my character has someone to talk to. Nicely done, Oh Queen of Comedy!

Thanks, Nixie you're paw-some!

goldenautumn Thank you Lornda so much for featuring my cat story in your newsletter. You made my day and gave me a smile.

You're so welcome! Your stories are won-fur-ful. *Wink*

Quick-Quill Author Icon Will A-dog do? *Bigsmile*

Um . . . *Rolleyes* . . . no. *Laugh*



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