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4 Ways to Make the Most of a Critique Group

Posted on June 15, 2024June 24, 2024 by elginwritersguild@outlook.com

JANE FRIEDMAN – JUN 6, 2011 “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” (Aristotle) “I was confused by your use of third person, omniscient. Wouldn’t it work better in first person?” “Why did you write this in present tense? I think past tense is…

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Crafting Fabulous Fiction: How to Get – and Take – Criticism

Posted on June 14, 2024June 15, 2024 by elginwritersguild@outlook.com

by Victoria Grossack, 2013 One of the best ways to improve your writing in general and your work in particular is to apply the criticism of others. But where do you go to get such a critique? And how do you take it? Having your work critiqued can be occasionally painful; how do you deal…

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Tips for an Effective Creative Writing Critique

Posted on June 14, 2024June 15, 2024 by elginwritersguild@outlook.com

By Ginny Wiehardt Updated on 11/20/19 We all know the experience of getting an unhelpful critique, of feeling shut down and discouraged rather than pumped up to revise. What exactly gives you that feeling? How can you avoid giving it to someone else? Giving the right kind of critique takes some effort and thoughtfulness. If you’re…

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