Constructive Criticism - by Jo Sparkes
Today, I welcome non-fiction author Jo Sparkes , whose new book should be a must-read for emerging writers as well as reviewers: Feedback: How to Give It How to Get It A Writer's Guide to Spinning Gold As I've been recommending new writer friends at CCP to look for critique partners or groups, Jo has offered to elaborate on this particular subject as part of her blog tour. So, handing over to Jo... "Constructive Criticism - How to do it right!" Hello everyone. Cathie, thank you so much for having me here today. The very first step in any criticism is to ask yourself should you? Will it do any good for the person? Is this a book the writer asked you to read, that he wants your opinion? Is this an employee, a child, a student in your classroom? Or is this someone you think has made a mistake – someone you don't particularly like – and you can't resist getting in a little dig? Make sure it is something you should ...