Tag: criticism
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The Need for Criticism
To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing. – Elbert Hubbard There are a few things that every writer should have. When you get down to it, that is a pretty substantial comment. Writing is largely individual and like many arts, is at least partially subjective. That being said, there are things we…
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Truths of the Group Mind
I recently went to a couple of writer’s groups. I have not had my work actively critiqued by another writer since college, unless you count a couple rejection letters. Writing groups are a very interesting place, and I had almost forgotten what they are like. There are several truths about writing groups. I am posting…