Your best critique

[NotWise]

My "best critique" example actually came in the feedback forum, rather than from AH, but from an author who posts here. I asked in that forum about what was wrong with my story and I got a wealth of thoughtful one or two paragraph summary replies that I had a hard time factoring back into "what do I do next?" That included comments from my volunteer beta reader.

The "Your story sux..." reply was followed by a few paragraphs that described the train of thought in my story. The insult (and the following explanation) let me integrate some of the other comments that I did not really understand into what I hope was a more cohesive picture of the problem.

 

[_Lynn_]

So what is the best critique you've gotten? Maybe this isn't a great question for the writers who've been here for a while.

For me it's been "Your story sux..." and possibly the critic recognizes the quotation.

The comments/feedback I get aren't critiques. Years ago, I put a story in the SDC, where several posts had excellent points that helped me improve my writing.

 

[NotWise]

Years ago, I put a story in the SDC, where several posts had excellent points that helped me improve my writing.

What is the SDC? This group uses *way* to many acronyms.

 

[_Lynn_]

What is the SDC? This group uses *way* to many acronyms.

Story Discussion Circle which Laurel lists as Guided author criticism of specific stories.

 

[NotWise]

I'm not sure what the Story Discussion Circle is doing now, but it doesn't look like guided author critisism of specific stories.

 

[NaokoSmith]

Naoko's beta-reading skills are awesome. She amazed me by her level of proficiency. Thanks to her, I have a small W on my submission list.

Thank you . I am very honoured to be listed alongside LadyVer and Lien_Geller, and it was a pleasure helping out with your excellent story.