Thank you very much Sanjida. This is really helpful. Feedback I find tough and struggle with but where it is constructive is getting me out of my head about what I write and getting another person's perspective as a reader. I don't always agree but I also have blind spots.
I was just thinking about that this morning, Bess! How to tell if the feedback has highlighted a blind spot or if you just don’t agree! I think it comes down to your original vision for your writing. Do hope you can make the workshop.
Thank you Sanjida! I will certainly try. Thanks for bringing up a great topic - as it is not easy to know how to handle feedback. I'm reassured to know that experienced writers also find this hard.
As much as I try, I am not enjoying getting feedback. But I also know that most of us suck at giving feedback, we are not kind, even when we think we are...
It's always hard! But it is part of being a writer and it's worth working on. Giving and receiving feedback is a skill and we can get more practiced. Do come along to the workshop ❤️
I hear you! I hate getting feedback too, Liza. I do my best to be kind when giving feedback. I know it always sounds harsher than I mean, and kind words from others can still sound a little harsh when you are a creative person with thin skin! On the other hand, if one wants to improve, constructive feedback is necessary. I always say to students when I ask them to give feedback to each other: be specific, kind and constructive. Say what works, say what could be improved. Above all, listen, and ask questions.
Thank you very much Sanjida. This is really helpful. Feedback I find tough and struggle with but where it is constructive is getting me out of my head about what I write and getting another person's perspective as a reader. I don't always agree but I also have blind spots.
I was just thinking about that this morning, Bess! How to tell if the feedback has highlighted a blind spot or if you just don’t agree! I think it comes down to your original vision for your writing. Do hope you can make the workshop.
Thank you Sanjida! I will certainly try. Thanks for bringing up a great topic - as it is not easy to know how to handle feedback. I'm reassured to know that experienced writers also find this hard.
As much as I try, I am not enjoying getting feedback. But I also know that most of us suck at giving feedback, we are not kind, even when we think we are...
It's always hard! But it is part of being a writer and it's worth working on. Giving and receiving feedback is a skill and we can get more practiced. Do come along to the workshop ❤️
I hear you! I hate getting feedback too, Liza. I do my best to be kind when giving feedback. I know it always sounds harsher than I mean, and kind words from others can still sound a little harsh when you are a creative person with thin skin! On the other hand, if one wants to improve, constructive feedback is necessary. I always say to students when I ask them to give feedback to each other: be specific, kind and constructive. Say what works, say what could be improved. Above all, listen, and ask questions.