tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post7503936407063790380..comments2024-03-28T05:13:12.886-04:00Comments on QueryTracker Blog: Providing Better Critiques: Being Detailed in Your FeedbackPatrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17771807777617244491noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-61570368386389399392010-06-12T23:40:19.013-04:002010-06-12T23:40:19.013-04:00I'm a fan of the stream of consciousness criti...I'm a fan of the stream of consciousness critique myself. It just works out well... If it's a good story, and I've little to complain about it, then my crit is still useful because it's a Day-In-The-Brain-of-a-Reader. At least, I hope it's still useful...Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00456068019298922261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-74389096501893515712010-06-09T20:25:38.769-04:002010-06-09T20:25:38.769-04:00It depends on the type of critique I'm giving....It depends on the type of critique I'm giving. Sometimes I'm line editing, really specific stuff. Sometimes it's just flow. But now, I always ask the person what they expect from my critique, so we're on the same page.Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-32364967476394779122010-06-09T16:39:56.348-04:002010-06-09T16:39:56.348-04:00I give the "train of thought" critque. A...I give the "train of thought" critque. As I read I'm asking questions and making notes. Then at the end I tend to generalize my thoughts and/or suggestions. And I always remind them that its just my opinion.E. Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06634213563563094173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-73339690377729181352010-06-09T13:05:32.617-04:002010-06-09T13:05:32.617-04:00PW's suggestion is a great one, although often...PW's suggestion is a great one, although often you don't need to say it out loud as much as show it in your other word choices--saying things like: "This didn't work for me" or "I was confused here." <br /><br />A dogmatic, condescending tone can ruin most critiques. People don't hear the suggestions, just "I'm smart and you're not."<br /><br />We've been discussing good and bad critiquing over on my blog at http://annerallen.blogspot.com. If anybody's had a really bad or really good critique experience, I'd like to hear about it.Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-60657549539376254392010-06-09T12:32:50.932-04:002010-06-09T12:32:50.932-04:00I usually do the stream of consciousness type of c...I usually do the stream of consciousness type of crit as well, that way I can give positives about what works and what doesn't.<br /><br />I always feel bad when something is so well edited I don't have very much to add. I don't like to write, "good story" and leave it at that. When that happens I will try to say what is so good about it.<br /><br />Great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-38547680206540327562010-06-09T12:06:43.394-04:002010-06-09T12:06:43.394-04:00I liked Piedmont Writer's suggestion about sta...I liked Piedmont Writer's suggestion about stating that these comments are only your opinion.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-5631455095859618622010-06-09T11:51:20.248-04:002010-06-09T11:51:20.248-04:00You already hit on all the points I would have mad...You already hit on all the points I would have made. Great advice.Krista Van Dolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-68395201820295126432010-06-09T09:57:47.529-04:002010-06-09T09:57:47.529-04:00I do the stream of consciousness way, too. It'...I do the stream of consciousness way, too. It's how I read a book, so why not crit that way. When I read a novel, I don't read it first then analyze what I've just read before moving onto the next chapter. If something doesn't feel right at the time someone reads it, I want that critter to tell me. So naturally, I do what I want when I crit. After I read through the chapter, I might go back and add further to some of my earlier comments. Plus, I give an overall impression at the end, and am happy to answer any questions a writer might have. <br /><br />I've only had one individual tell me I'm wrong about something I've commented on. Fortunately my old crit group broke up, so I don't have to go through that again. <br /><br />Great post, Carolyn!Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-27727449633300938892010-06-09T09:46:53.306-04:002010-06-09T09:46:53.306-04:00Stream of consciousness is a great way. What a nat...Stream of consciousness is a great way. What a natural insight. I always begin with a positive. Sets the tone. No matter how skilled you are at any craft, criticism is the window to showing us our flaws. Who likes flaws...exposed. <br /><br />I also respond much easier to someone who shows me both positive and negative sides to my writing. Constructive criticism is necessary for growth; it just has to be constructive. LOLS.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-82403685098567917352010-06-09T09:39:58.983-04:002010-06-09T09:39:58.983-04:00Great post, Carolyn! I always start the critique w...Great post, Carolyn! I always start the critique with what I like and think is strong. Then I go into detailed feedback and suggestions, and make sure to end on a positive note. My critique partners are very thorough in their critiques which I love. My book is definitely WAY better than before they got a hold of it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255908019822363456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-72958421764293344962010-06-09T09:07:26.719-04:002010-06-09T09:07:26.719-04:00My very first statement I ever make on a crit is -...My very first statement I ever make on a crit is -- "These are only suggestions, take them or leave them." And that seems to take the pressure off both of us.<br /><br />I also tell when something is right or what I love about certain areas of the book. You have to hear good stuff too.<br /><br />And when something doesn't work, giving another example of what might is always a bonus in my book. Whether giving or getting.<br /><br />Great post.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.com