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Let's Get Critical!
I thought it was about time someone made this topic! So as the topic title suggests, in this topic, you need to critique the piece of written work the person provides above! Not just positive critique either, just anything that you think might help the writer!
So all you need to do is look at the piece of literature linked by the person above you. Make sure you read all of it and then start thinking about what you liked and what you think could have been done better.
Guidelines for Critiquing:
- Obviously, be constructive with your criticisms. If you find something you dislike, try to suggest a way the author could improve. It's the same with positive critique too. If you spot something you like, then say why you liked that and maybe suggest where they can go next with that.
- Try not to be too nitpicky when it comes to grammar or spelling. If it's a big issue with the piece, then by all means suggest that the piece might require a proofing or two. If you only spot one or two that don't detract from the piece overall, then I personally don't think that's worth pointing out.
- Be honest. If you really see a big issue with the piece your critiquing, then just mention it. So long as you word your critique respectfully, then you shouldn't have to worry about being honest.
Guidelines for being Critiqued:
- Accept that you will not always receive praise. If someone doesn't give you a completely glowing review then obviously, that's disappointing, but use it as a chance to learn and improve. Obviously, if the advice your received wasn't constructive, then you have every right to be mad, but if the advice is sound and respectful then please, just take it in your stride.
- If someone is disrespectful with their review/advice/critique then please let me know. Do not come to me just because someone gave you some genuine advice on how to better your work.
- Vary the work you post. Don't just link the same piece over and over again. Try to post a different piece each time if you can.
General Guidelines:
-Wait at least until two people have posted after your last post to go again so that other people can take a shot.
-Ensure that appropriate warnings are in place before you post NSFW/Sensitive literature.
-Post anything you'd like otherwise! So long as you have written it yourself!
Failure to comply with these guidelines will earn you a space on the ban list!
I'll start by providing my most recent piece: Meet Cute!