I was very defensive and felt underappreciated for all I put into my writing when receiving feedback. After returning to those critiques, months later, I realize how accurate they really were. Conclusion; before blame and defensiveness kick in, we should prepare ourselves for what we asked for. Never expect a 'love letter' from a Beta Reader or Critique Partner.
What do you do if you don't have a critique partner? No friends or family interested in what you do? You sit with your manuscript, editing it all by yourself.
I use Critique Partner. Admittedly, the results have been mixed (I have encountered one or two nutters on there) but overall it beats trying to do it my own.
@@rad4924 100% agree! Most of the CC critiques are very helpful, a few are just plain weird. It's great for short stories and opening chapters. It's not ideal for a full novel, though.
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Take what you need and leave the rest behind
Listen to the ones with specific details.
Start by making sure your CP wants what’s best for your story not to show off how smart they think they are
I was very defensive and felt underappreciated for all I put into my writing when receiving feedback. After returning to those critiques, months later, I realize how accurate they really were. Conclusion; before blame and defensiveness kick in, we should prepare ourselves for what we asked for. Never expect a 'love letter' from a Beta Reader or Critique Partner.
Get feedback from different people and look for issues more than one person raises.
Can you guys do a video on how to find a workshop or critique partner?
What do you do if you don't have a critique partner? No friends or family interested in what you do?
You sit with your manuscript, editing it all by yourself.
There are people online who will read your manuscript for five dollars or even for free
Try critique circle or scribophile
@@andyontheinternet5777 Thank you.
I use Critique Partner. Admittedly, the results have been mixed (I have encountered one or two nutters on there) but overall it beats trying to do it my own.
@@rad4924 100% agree! Most of the CC critiques are very helpful, a few are just plain weird. It's great for short stories and opening chapters. It's not ideal for a full novel, though.
Oh, if only I'd have such good CPs as to be able to ask for help