tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post8095032825818401121..comments2024-03-28T02:34:34.041-07:00Comments on Rachna's Scriptorium: Why its Important to Critique another Writer’s Work?Rachna Chhabriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-72015873574135929962012-03-12T12:25:03.043-07:002012-03-12T12:25:03.043-07:00Critiquing another writers work is just as valuabl...Critiquing another writers work is just as valuable as someone critiquing yours because it teaches you to spot the problems with your own writing. How? Well, we are so close to our own writing we often read past the grammatical errors, awkward sentences, repitions and so on. But will see it in someone elses!<br /><br />Great post.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-73733081216066884812012-03-11T22:17:04.064-07:002012-03-11T22:17:04.064-07:00critiquing, is a hard thing (so i think). but i ha...critiquing, is a hard thing (so i think). but i have to agree, your'll end up being more critical of your own work.strophicushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13423607505383995392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-69374120469093543682012-03-11T21:51:36.767-07:002012-03-11T21:51:36.767-07:00Rachna, you have a thankful friend for critiquing ...Rachna, you have a thankful friend for critiquing abilities of yours:)Rahul Bhatiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690287853990880735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-33180338994895352212012-03-11T17:30:47.175-07:002012-03-11T17:30:47.175-07:00Critiquing someone else's work definitely hone...Critiquing someone else's work definitely hones the inner editor which in turn is great for our own editing work. I enjoy it too.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-34816352272197859142012-03-11T10:06:09.297-07:002012-03-11T10:06:09.297-07:00Hi friends..thanks for chiming in. Crit Partners a...Hi friends..thanks for chiming in. Crit Partners are indeed a blessing. They not just highlight the flaws in our writing but also gently nudge us in the right direction to write better and make the maximum use of our writing talent and skills.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-59902330999250942712012-03-10T15:44:25.654-08:002012-03-10T15:44:25.654-08:00When I crit a writer, I gain so much insight into ...When I crit a writer, I gain so much insight into my writing and it helps me to see mistakes I have made and correct them on my own. Great post, Rachna!Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-63633008608074778052012-03-10T14:21:36.022-08:002012-03-10T14:21:36.022-08:00I learn so much through critique of others' wo...I learn so much through critique of others' work. It really goes both ways to help.Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-83928181136955302872012-03-10T09:29:24.021-08:002012-03-10T09:29:24.021-08:00I see that Mark is your CP. That means you're ...I see that Mark is your CP. That means you're in good hands. And this is a great post. It wasn't until I started staring my work with other writers that my writing improved. :)David P. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-91587019593108790192012-03-09T12:25:58.163-08:002012-03-09T12:25:58.163-08:00truly... critiques plays an important role in over...truly... critiques plays an important role in overall grooming of a writer. Informative post :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rachitlifestyle.blogspot.in/" rel="nofollow">Weakest LINK</a>Rachithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671194017987611900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-68365092972206362682012-03-09T09:55:39.125-08:002012-03-09T09:55:39.125-08:00There's a weird pain that comes with being tol...There's a weird pain that comes with being told you've done something wrong (even when it's said nicely) that you have to go through before you can really assess your work properly. Being on both ends of that, and dealing with overreactions (both from others and myself) has been an important part of the learning process, I think.<br /><br />mood<br /><a href="http://moodywriting.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Moody Writing</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/mooderino" rel="nofollow">@mooderino</a><br /><a href="http://www.scoop.it/t/the-funnily-enough" rel="nofollow">The Funnily Enough</a>mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-71136079564588122732012-03-09T08:07:35.653-08:002012-03-09T08:07:35.653-08:00Definitely also through Blog challenges and flash ...Definitely also through Blog challenges and flash fiction pieces, it really hones the skills.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-743214336318512172012-03-09T06:50:06.730-08:002012-03-09T06:50:06.730-08:00My three critique partners helped me so much with ...My three critique partners helped me so much with my last book. And you're right that reading another's work helps us see the flaws in our own.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-1488493249998203102012-03-09T06:30:10.175-08:002012-03-09T06:30:10.175-08:00I agree, it is a great exercise to critique other&...I agree, it is a great exercise to critique other's work. I've learned a lot through the process.<br /><br />Have a lovely weekend!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-20558090574968643102012-03-09T05:48:35.824-08:002012-03-09T05:48:35.824-08:00I've learned all kinds of things will critting...I've learned all kinds of things will critting the work of my talented friends. And you're right, it forces you to be more critical of your own stuff.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-58235903177099277552012-03-09T05:41:01.688-08:002012-03-09T05:41:01.688-08:00I enjoy critiquing other writers' work. It doe...I enjoy critiquing other writers' work. It does always make me look back at my own writing with a sharper eye.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-25988885866719480712012-03-09T04:14:52.891-08:002012-03-09T04:14:52.891-08:00I don't have the patience or expertise to &quo...I don't have the patience or expertise to "critique" . I'd much rather review the finished work. If the author's voice rings clear and true I'm a happy camper.Cheryl Klarichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633250643087095689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-22628350499591559972012-03-09T03:46:37.153-08:002012-03-09T03:46:37.153-08:00The exercise of critiquing someone else's work...The exercise of critiquing someone else's work is essential for any writer, I think. It teaches us to notice what works and what doesn't work and gives us the ability to critique our own work with more objectivity and distance.<br /><br />When I studied creative writing at university our professors made us critique each other's work every day.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.com