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What do you need to learn/research to improve your reviewing technique? A.Technical aspects of writing, such as literary devices, plot devices, genre descriptions? I don't have any of the terminology for these types of things, although I am learning to spot them as I read. B. How to analyze dialogue or assess grammar? Again, I don't have/remember the terminology to explain how a piece needs to change, but I'm good at spotting sticky points in a story so I often just state it as such and let the author figure out how to tweak it. Sometimes I'll offer a suggestion for improvement, but I hate to feel like I'm telling someone how to write their own story or poem. C. How will you go about developing your reviewing craft? Since I can't magically learn everything at once, I just take it bit by bit. I read books on craft, then read a novel to see how the author implemented the element I just studied. Then I write a couple stories to practice integrating the technique into my own work. At that point, I might start to feel qualified to comment on that particular element in someone else's work. It's a continuous process. I'm interested in taking some writing courses either on WdC or out in the real world to further strengthen my skills in both writing and reviewing. However, I think my perspective as a reader is what really matters to those I'm reviewing, not so much my skills as an editor. ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** |
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