[stylist] has someone ever criticized your writing before?

[Myrna Badgerow]

As Lynda said what was told to you is not a critique and I agree with all else she said.  There is a huge difference between critique and criticism.   To critique means to be constructive in your suggestions to the writer. It is never personal and not should it be. I too am sorry someone told you this. It serves no purpose in helping you grow as a writer. 
Myrna

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On Jan 3, 2013, at 4:52 PM, "Lynda Lambert" <llambert at zoominternet.net> wrote:

> Vejas, that is not a critique at all - that is ignorance.
> A critique evaluates the work in depth and is not an emotional outburst.  A critique is not personal. It looks only at the work itself and gives the writer a fair estimate of what is working well and what is not working in the piece.  It is never done by attacking the writer in any way. I am so sorry that someone has said things to you that are hurtful.  A critique is uplifting and encouraging, while still being honest and pointing out what can be worked on and made better.]
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>> Hi,
>> I know that in the past we have been talking about critiquing.  A good critique is very helpful and gives insight.  What I mean is, has anybody ever told you your work was awful and they hated it? I'm just wondering because that has happened to me, and I don't think it's a real critique. Don't worry, it's not from this list.
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