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Thanks for submitting this enlightening entry in the SAJ essay writing contest about reviewing. You have touched on some aspects of reviewing which I had never previously thought of until I read your perspective on the subject, which is exactly the point you are making here. Reviewing gives us the opportunity to see things from another writer's or poet's vantage point. When we review, we not only read an author's work but also are forced to really think about what the writer has written, what his or her words mean to us. Otherwise, how can you give an honest opinion?

Another aspect of reviewing which you brought up is the fact that when we receive an appreciative response to our review from the reviewee, it gives us a sense of fulfillment in knowing we have been helpful. Good point, Jaya!!

Thank you for reminding all of us that reviewing is an honor and an exercise in strengthening our own writing style and building up our self confidence. I've learned a lot from your essay here!

I noticed a couple of grammar and punctuation issues I'd like to help you with, if I may, Jaya, for your consideration.
You wrote:
It’s a good question really, for, it gives me chance in a small but a definite way to know what makes me, me.
Commas can be tricky unless you know the rules. In this sentence, the word really is called an interrupter and needs commas around it. The same thing is true for the phrase in a small but a definite way. No comma goes after for or between me and me. You could emphasize that last me by using italics there. Here, let me show you:
It’s a good question, really, for it gives me chance, in a small but a definite way, to know what makes me me.

There are a few other nit-picky comma errors, but, overall, this is well written and constructed, and I like your concept of reviewing very much, Jaya.

Thank you for this opportunity to review your work. My suggestions and opinions are offered only in the spirit of helpfulness from one aspiring writer to another.

  Winnie Kay  



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