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Tag Archives: critiquing stories
On Critiquing Fiction
When you read a story for critique, it’s often good to make sure you know what the author is looking for. Authors can help the critique reader know this by including a statement that can range from, “This is very rough, so I’m looking for big picture stuff and whether the pacing works” to “This is pretty much done, and I just want to know where the language can be clearer.”
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Tagged critique groups, critiquing, critiquing stories, online critique groups |
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Why I Don’t Want to Read Your Story
I get a lot of requests to look at people’s stories. Sometimes people just send them to me. This has prompted this post, but it is not directed at any specific recent requests. I’m sorry. I really am. I know it’s a great story. But here’s some reasons why I’m not thrilled by your offer to let me read it.
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Tagged critiquing stories, editors, how to critique stories, online workshops, short stories |
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