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A Place to Share for Writers and Teachers
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Here is a place for members to post work and receive feedback from other members. All are welcome to join.
Members: 83
Latest Activity: Mar 16
Guidelines for Giving Helpful Criticism by Barry Lane
1) Read as a curious reader not a fixer. Tell your reader reaction.
2) Start with something positive but be SPECIFIC.
3) Be kind and honest. But lean towards kind. Without face to face communication it is easy to hurt feelings when you don't intend to. This is a place where writers support each other, not tear each other down. If you have doubts about your comment don't post.
4) Don't give more than one suggestion and if you can couch it as a question.
5) Be encouraging. Use the Golden Rule as your measure of effective criticism.
6) Learn to both take and leave criticism. Listen to what Paul had to say about advice he got on his poetry from beat poet Alan Ginzburg. Find your own voice.
2) Start with something positive but be SPECIFIC.
3) Be kind and honest. But lean towards kind. Without face to face communication it is easy to hurt feelings when you don't intend to. This is a place where writers support each other, not tear each other down. If you have doubts about your comment don't post.
4) Don't give more than one suggestion and if you can couch it as a question.
5) Be encouraging. Use the Golden Rule as your measure of effective criticism.
6) Learn to both take and leave criticism. Listen to what Paul had to say about advice he got on his poetry from beat poet Alan Ginzburg. Find your own voice.
Discussion Forum
Celebrate What's Right 3 Replies
Started by Amber White. Last reply by Richard Mitchell Mar 16, 2011.
A Human-Interest Story
Started by Robert Zakrzewski Jan 6, 2010.
Mystery Tour 6 Replies
Started by Roland Goodbody. Last reply by Patricia Garrard Oct 11, 2009.
The Longest Month 2 Replies
Started by Joy. Last reply by Joy May 20, 2009.
Coffee With Ernest 9 Replies
Started by Jason Lilly. Last reply by Ken C May 3, 2009.
Fortune's Fool
Started by Jason Lilly May 1, 2009.
NEW FOUND LAND by Allan Wolf 7 Replies
Started by Allan Wolf. Last reply by Allan Wolf Apr 27, 2009.
Lasting Impression 3 Replies
Started by Amber White. Last reply by Amber White Apr 7, 2009.
Blame it on Daddy 8 Replies
Started by Joy. Last reply by Joy Apr 4, 2009.
Giving The Game Away 4 Replies
Started by Roland Goodbody. Last reply by Barry Lane Apr 2, 2009.
Comment Wall
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Comment by Jett Wells on July 8, 2011 at 2:35pm -
If you're an aspiring teen writer or are really into YA fiction, I strongly recommend checking out InkPop.com. It's run by Harper Collins and the user base is super interactive, but the best part is real HPC editors are reviewing your work which means your scribbles could get published if its good enough. It's fiction, non-fiction and poetry--everything goes and the features are slick.
I work for the site, full confession, so if you have questions, hit me up.
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Comment by Manuel Garces Jr. on October 11, 2009 at 1:37pm -
Kids need to know we suffer the same joys and pangs of writing they do. So yes I share my writing frequently.
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Comment by Carol Glynn on October 11, 2009 at 11:01am -
I have. Go for it. I think it shows that you're a writer, too, putting you on common ground.
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Comment by Jason Lilly on October 9, 2009 at 1:11pm -
Has anyone here been brave enough to use one of their own works of writing in a lesson? For the first nine weeks, we are covering short stories and fiction. In a bold move, I chose to read one of my stories, "Fortune's Fool" (see above) to the class and use it to teach the elements of plot, as well as some literary terms (foreshadowing, simile, metaphor, etc.) I'm just curious if anyone else has done this.
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Comment by Barry Lane on September 5, 2009 at 12:20pm -
Nothing lined up yet but bring me to your school???? if you want.
barry@discoverwriting.com
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Comment by Cindy Reardon on September 5, 2009 at 12:15pm -
Any chance you will be in Virginia again?
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Comment by Barry Lane on July 23, 2009 at 10:31pm
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Yes but when I do I dream of teachers.
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Comment by Aileen Dooley on July 23, 2009 at 8:37pm
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Had the pleasure of seeing Barry present and perform yesterday at GMU in VA to my fellow teacher consultants of the Northern Virginia Writing Project. Gosh, Barry do you ever sleep?
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Comment by Barry Lane on April 7, 2009 at 11:45am
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Even grammarian editors can kill the voice of the writer. Saul Bellow said he never followed the rule on "that" and "which". He used the one that sounded best.
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Comment by Joy on April 7, 2009 at 11:40am -
Paul makes a good point. I'm currently rereading William Strong's Coaching Writing, The Power of Guided Practice, to me the quintessential guide for giving feedback to any writer.
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