How to Avoid Feedback That Will Derail Your Writing (Part 1 of 3)
In Be About Something, I talk about how going public with your writing allows you to collect vital feedback that helps you refine your Big Idea quickly. Way more quickly than batting the idea around the racquetball court known as your brain. But… When some people read your writing, they’ll give you feedback you should absolutely ignore if you want to move forward. But when other people read your stuff, they’ll provide critiques that are hard to hear but vital to your journey forward. So, how do you tell the difference? I’ve got some guidelines to consider, tailored to where you are in the writing process. Here’s guideline numero uno. — 1. On first-draft feedback: A couple of weeks ago I was in Holly’s poetry pop-up workshop, when she talked about whom to show your work to, before you publish but after you’re feeling …
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