Writing Advice and Critique Techniques

The video discusses the process of writing and receiving feedback. It emphasizes starting with praise to build confidence, then moving to constructive criticism. The speaker highlights the iterative nature of writing, the importance of reading within your genre, and choosing the right people for feedback. The goal is to refine the work while understanding the writer's intentions and biases.

What is the first step the speaker takes when asking for feedback on their work?

• Ask for a summary

• Seek detailed criticism

• Request only praise

• Ask for three questions

Why does the speaker emphasize reading work aloud?

• To improve vocabulary

• To hear where it feels safe and unsafe

• To practice public speaking

• To check for grammatical errors

What should criticism ideally do, according to the speaker?

• Make you feel vulnerable

• Be destructive

• Ask bigger questions

• Focus on grammar

What does the speaker say happens to every book during the writing process?

• It gets published immediately

• It becomes a bestseller

• It falls apart

• It is never completed

According to the speaker, what is essential for being a writer?

• Writing every day

• Attending workshops

• Being a reader

• Having a large vocabulary

What mistake do young writers often make, according to the speaker?

• Focusing too much on grammar

• Ignoring feedback

• Writing in multiple genres

• Not reading the genre they write in

What does the speaker suggest about choosing people to critique your work?

• Select individuals who will only praise your work

• Pick people who understand your experiences

• Avoid feedback altogether

• Choose people who are unfamiliar with your genre

Why does the speaker prefer to build a thick skin before feeling vulnerable?

• To focus on writing

• To prevent sharing work

• To handle criticism better

• To avoid any feedback

What is the speaker's view on workshops?

• They are unnecessary

• They should be avoided

• They are always helpful

• They can be untrustworthy

What is the speaker's advice for writing about experiences you are not familiar with?

• Write from imagination

• Consult someone with that experience

• Research extensively

• Avoid writing about them