‘Tis the season to be jolly, or in the case of writers… the season to get creative and seek feedback on our endeavours!
I know a lot of writers, and the vast majority of us look forward to this time of year, when we can step away from our usual routines and focus on a writing project. Pure joy!
A vital part of the writing process is getting feedback on work before sending it into the world, and the more professional that feedback the better. This lead to my founding the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group back in 2009, and to my daily work as an editor, mentor and teacher of creative writing. Based on the millions of words I have read and critiqued through those activities, I have written a FREE guide to help others when giving or receiving a critique, and I thought I’d share it here, so you can share it with anyone who might be interested! Consider it an end-of-year gift!
The guide is for:
- anyone giving a writer a critique of their work, and
- writers receiving a critique.
It covers:
- Approaching a Critique
- How to Critique: 5 Tips
- Verbal Critiques: 10 Tips
- Post-Critique Reflection: Could you do better yourself?
- Receiving a Critique: 6 Tips
Most importantly when it comes to giving writers feedback: always bear in mind it’s hard for ALL writers to share drafts of their work, let alone take criticism; and that we ALL need to seek feedback to develop our skills with humility and gratitude. If you agree, read on – the guide is over here!
Of course, if you would prefer any one-on-one assistance, I offer editing and mentorship services, and I’d love to help you further!
Otherwise, thank you for reading and have fun sharing and receiving critiques!
Pingback: It’s Been Busy! – Zena Shapter