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Questions To Ask A Critique
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Lin Lee Liu
 11 Nov 2011, 01:56 #134809 Reply To Post
16 Questions To Ask A Critique, and sometimes about a critique partner.

Have I mentioned how much I like Emma Darwin's writing blog? Oh, I did? Just checking.
This post was last edited by Lin Lee Liu, 11 Nov 2011, 01:56
kazmojazz
 11 Nov 2011, 06:52 #134814 Reply To Post
Really interesting, Lin.

Thanks for the link.
karen milner
 11 Nov 2011, 07:58 #134816 Reply To Post
Yes, very interesting. I must stop telling people that there writing flows! But what are you supposed to say if it does flow?
Lin Lee Liu
 11 Nov 2011, 08:19 #134817 Reply To Post
Quote: karen milner, Friday, 11 Nov 2011 07:58
Yes, very interesting. I must stop telling people that there writing flows! But what are you supposed to say if it does flow?


I was surprised at that point because I can't remember reading that of mine or of anyone else's work on here. Now I suppose I'll see it everywhere.
This post was last edited by Lin Lee Liu, 11 Nov 2011, 08:19
clairewhatley
 11 Nov 2011, 08:38 #134818 Reply To Post
I think it does mean something! Doesn't it suggest that the sentences are structured so well that the reading flows without any awkwardness or jarring?

Very interesting, Lin - thanks. I've saved the site to Favourites.
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Palache
 11 Nov 2011, 09:26 #134825 Reply To Post
Thanks for the link, Lin. It's a good one.

And Karen, I think YWO should add a review category: 'flow'. I think Natalie Braine would add 'tone.' Neither suggestion is made in jest, although I suspect Ted has enough of suggestions.
This post was last edited by Palache, 11 Nov 2011, 09:42
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LTMS1479CSP
 11 Nov 2011, 09:28 #134827 Reply To Post
This sounds Good Lin. I look forward to reading it in detail later on. Thank you so much. Catherine
LTMS1479CSP
 11 Nov 2011, 09:59 #134834 Reply To Post
Quote: LTMS1479CSP, Friday, 11 Nov 2011 09:28
This sounds Good Lin. I look forward to reading it in detail later on. Thank you so much. Catherine


Thanks, I had my suspicions.
Lin Lee Liu
 11 Nov 2011, 10:05 #134835 Reply To Post
Quote: clairewhatley, Friday, 11 Nov 2011 08:38
I think it does mean something! Doesn't it suggest that the sentences are structured so well that the reading flows without any awkwardness or jarring?

Very interesting, Lin - thanks. I've saved the site to Favourites.


Emma Darwin is probably talking about her own peer review experiences when she talks about 'flow', and I think certain chestnuts can evolve within a semi-closed environment like a writing group. I don't think anyone should avoid using the word 'flow' - what I got from her blog post was that if that's the only thing you can say about someone's writing, you're probably a beginner (and not much can be done about that, really, apart from sticking around).

YWO, like any peer review site, has its own 'house style', in both writing and reviewing, and the same old things that crop up and up. It seems more obvious to me now that I'm back after a brief absence.

I'm always happy to share links to Emma Darwin's blog because she seems to be one of the few authors who consistently talks about writing rather than publishing and promotion.
LTMS1479CSP
 11 Nov 2011, 10:11 #134836 Reply To Post
Quote: LTMS1479CSP, Friday, 11 Nov 2011 09:59
Quote: LTMS1479CSP, Friday, 11 Nov 2011 09:28
This sounds Good Lin. I look forward to reading it in detail later on. Thank you so much. Catherine


Thanks, I had my suspicions.


Whoops I'm doing too many things at once. Posted wrong place. Sorry
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