Thanks so much, Bridgitte. I'm glad you found some helpful ideas. Writing workshop can be so intimating but it can/should be helpful. Have a great day!
I will hunt up Le Guin's book.This is a wonderful essay on how to handle and how to give writing advice. we were all once just starting out. I try to remember that when someone queries me on something in a writer's meeting. Then I go home and send them scads of stuff to further explain.
Hi, Barb! There are at least two editions of Le Guin's book. I think they both have valuable ideas in them. Cool idea to send reinforcements and help after the workshop! Have a super day!
I think you often learn as much from reading and critiquing the work of others as you do from having your own work critiqued. I like the sandwich approach- start with specific things you really liked, make some suggestions that you think might make the work even stronger, and end with another positive comment. Thanks for a great essay, Joy!
I really liked/enjoyed reading this! It was a very helpful way to look at giving and receiving feedback.
Thanks so much, Bridgitte. I'm glad you found some helpful ideas. Writing workshop can be so intimating but it can/should be helpful. Have a great day!
I will hunt up Le Guin's book.This is a wonderful essay on how to handle and how to give writing advice. we were all once just starting out. I try to remember that when someone queries me on something in a writer's meeting. Then I go home and send them scads of stuff to further explain.
Hi, Barb! There are at least two editions of Le Guin's book. I think they both have valuable ideas in them. Cool idea to send reinforcements and help after the workshop! Have a super day!
I think you often learn as much from reading and critiquing the work of others as you do from having your own work critiqued. I like the sandwich approach- start with specific things you really liked, make some suggestions that you think might make the work even stronger, and end with another positive comment. Thanks for a great essay, Joy!
I'm thrilled that you explain the sandwich approach and I was hoping someone would mention that in reply. thank you, Lynn!