Have a Great Piece of Writer/Writing Advice?

[angie_frazier]

Share it here in the comments! I'm pulling together some of your finest words of wisdom to share with the kids in my writer workshop next Tuesday

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[dawn_metcalf]

When receiving critique, write down everything that is said--everything--and don't respond. Put stars next to things that speak to you & X's next to things that make you mad, but otherwise put it away for hours (preferably overnight) before reading it fresh. Remember: you asked for this feedback, so take it all in and then keep what you want. (Although if 3 people say the same thing, they are most likely right!) ;-)

Critique is how we improve as writers!

[angie_frazier]

Great advice, Dawn! Thank you!

[angie_frazier]

Love this advice, Jenn. Thank you!

[megan_lacroix]

Write like no one is going to read it. Don’t edit yourself worrying about what “so-and-so” might say or think about a certain scene or passage. Just write the story the way you see it.

[angie_frazier]

I need to listen to this advice every day! Thanks Megan!