tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535071685933167978.post5904492543211531644..comments2024-03-14T17:46:16.424-07:00Comments on Courtney Rene: CritiquingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535071685933167978.post-67892892048892102312011-03-25T14:55:49.878-07:002011-03-25T14:55:49.878-07:00When people review one of my books, I like them to...When people review one of my books, I like them to be honest, but not hurtful. If something needs work, tell me. Or suggest some ideas. This also goes the other way. If someone says "it was good", that doesn't help me. I like to know what was good, what they enjoyed, what they'd like to see more of. <br />Talia<br />http://taliajager.blogspot.comTalia Jagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12348450767692526779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535071685933167978.post-81580561024070025092011-03-23T12:10:47.193-07:002011-03-23T12:10:47.193-07:00I think a good point to add is to address the writ...I think a good point to add is to address the writing itself, not the author. And try not to dictate. As in: "You should write it like this" VS. "This line might read better like this."<br /><br />Good points, Courtney.CarrieBoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05760105674950918729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535071685933167978.post-75796787081873952432011-03-23T11:23:18.791-07:002011-03-23T11:23:18.791-07:00My philosphy is to be gentle, but truthful. If I r...My philosphy is to be gentle, but truthful. If I really disliked the story and just don't get it, it's very hard to be truthful and gentle so I try to find something I liked about it. If I think that something needs to be changed, I try to come up with an idea on how to make it better. I try to stay away from critiquing someone else's grammar and punctuation so much because I am definitely no expert with either of those and need help myself!Allyn Stotzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125021589041199877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535071685933167978.post-21089409718089452882011-03-22T14:07:11.073-07:002011-03-22T14:07:11.073-07:00To be honest, I have the same feelings as Man of l...To be honest, I have the same feelings as Man of la Book.<br /><br />I have usually try to say that my blog is more about my random thoughts on a book than an indepth review.<br /><br />Some good points you have made however here!Killiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10372768003008545407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535071685933167978.post-5333818854265278752011-03-22T11:26:02.700-07:002011-03-22T11:26:02.700-07:00I like to give reasons for why I think a change is...I like to give reasons for why I think a change is needed. I think it's better to provide an explanation for the person so they aren't simply thinking that you like your way of writing better than theirs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535071685933167978.post-50798402903729258022011-03-21T08:44:51.274-07:002011-03-21T08:44:51.274-07:00I'm actually uncomfortable with the term "...I'm actually uncomfortable with the term "review". On my blog I post my thoughts about what I read, but it certainly isn't a review. The book could be a marvelous piece of literature yet I didn't enjoy it (as happened before).<br /><br />When I write about a book I either didn't like or didn't care about (those are the toughest for me), I always make sure to keep in mind that this book could be someone's life work as you pointed out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535071685933167978.post-29897746451046180272011-03-21T08:15:09.741-07:002011-03-21T08:15:09.741-07:00My tip is to consider what type of critique they w...My tip is to consider what type of critique they want. Line, Beta, etc. Make sure you are both on the same page on what they want. Also, know what your strength is. If you aren't good with grammar - don't offer a line critique. If you don't have the time to edit the entire piece - don't offer a beta/overall critique.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18370670423819447249noreply@blogger.com