[Stylist] Question about critiquing other peoples' writing

[Ann Chiappetta]

Hi Vejas,
I agree with you about how to approach a piece that might not be in a genre
to your liking. I also use  the one for one method, as in point out
something positive  and then mention a correction.  I also will ask the
writer what he/she may want to accomplish from the critique.

Annie
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Subject: [Stylist] Question about critiquing other peoples' writing

Hi All,
I have a question about critiquing a piece of writing when the author is new
to a particular style of writing. A friend of mine at school sent me a short
story to read and critique for a non-major creative writing class. It had a
great premise, but really needed work on character development, spelling,
grammar and tenses. I wrote back (this was through email) that this was a
great first draft and I loved the premise, and gave some examples of
particular passages that needed to be changed, with the general point to
check spelling and grammar. I didn't want to point out all the grammar
mistakes I saw so as not to make it seem too overwhelming.
I wanted to ask you all if you critique in the same way with a newer writer
as you would with these who write quite a bit. I have a few friends who
enjoy writing, and when looking at their work I feel more comfortable giving
constructive criticism.
Thanks,
Vejas 
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