First Rules of Critique, "Rule Five" — Know What You're Trying to Say

by Eva Marie Everson @EvaMarieEverson

Over the past few months, we’ve looked at a few ways to be a good critique-giver while serving as a member of a critique group. Now, let’s look at a few ways to be a good critique-receiver.

First Rules of Critique, "Rule Four" — Understanding Voice

by Eva Marie Everson @EvaMarieEverson

When it comes to writing, what is an author’s “voice”?

First Rules of Critique—“Rule Three”

by Eva Marie Everson @EvaMarieEverson

Over the past two months, I’ve written about two “rules” necessary to provide proper critique within a critique group or one-on-one with critique partners.

The first rule was to know the writer’s level of expertise.

The second rule was to know the difference in the style of the writer vs. the rules listed by the different “style books.”

Now let’s take a look at the third rule, which is: Critique the work … not your feelings about the work.