Unit 1 - Lesson 3: Using Feedback
An Introduction
Craft:
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For this first part of the lesson, we'll be learning about how you can use critique's and feedback to level-up your writing and to understand how you write better. This video was put out by the YouTube channel Reedsy.
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The video is linked to the right of this text!
Connect:
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Now we'll be talking about what you just watched and adding on some new knowledge!
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When it comes to implementing feedback, it's always important to think in the context of your piece! Will this feedback help it grow and evolve if you implement it? Will it make the story richer? Will it make you enjoy the writing process more? If it doesn't fit these questions or any others you've made for yourself, it's most likely a sign to not implement that specific feedback!
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It's also important to consider any specific edits a critique partner might want you to come up with. If they come up with a solution to something they've identified, chances are that it might help you! Even if it doesn't result in you taking what they came up with directly, you could get new ideas or use it as an example of what they do need!
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Finally, don't be afraid to talk things through with your critique partner! Ask questions and pick apart the draft together. You'll find it a lot more enjoyable if you work together and discuss instead of receiving a note full of things to fix!
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Create:
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This is the final step in this lesson. Now you get to put what you learned into practice!
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Find your writing buddy or group up. Then, each trade a piece and do some light edits on it. Read the first few pages or lines. Then, send your partner some things you've noticed. Talk through what you've both said to each other and explain why you think that. After you've talked through your critiques, try to brainstorm solutions together.
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If you have time, go through the entirety of the pieces, if possible, and continue this process. Eventually, you'll workshop it into shape!