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What Your Query
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The First
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Passive
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Nice Writer
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Edit -vs- Revise:
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Guest Author
Jana DeLeon
On Pantsing
Guest Author
Holly Cupala
On Writing Secrets
Guest Author
Nancy Holzner
On Dialog
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Gini Koch
On Process
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Vincent H O'Neil
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Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Critques and Feedback

For many people, it's hard to accept feedback. Having someone point out weaknesses in a story you have poured your heart into is difficult. But critiques provide an invaluable tool for writers. What seems elegant, obvious and perfect in your own head, may be a bit confusing or awkward to other readers. The best way to find out how others see your work is to seek out quality feedback. Critique groups can offer a treasure trove of viewpoints and different viewpoints for feedback.

What you do with the feedback you receive is entirely up to you.

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