~ Since I Figured You Might Want This! ~
Only one person has actually critiqued me. v.v;
SO! Here's a skeleton to show you how to critique effectively, as for a place to start. ^_^
1. Tell me what you've read (Otherwise, I don't know where to look or where you're referring to)
2. Good things about what you read! (Just saying 'it was good' tells me nothing. XP If you can, cite actual parts that caught your attention the most.)
3. Mention mistakes! (Grammar, spelling, something that was difficult to read or that you didn't understand. )
4. Mention dull points! (Lack of description on a certain area, a fight or conversation that drones on too long, etc. )
5. Mention Plot Holes! (MOST CRUCIAL to me. If something doesn't add up, or I used a name in one area that I didn't use in another *as that tends to happen for me* Then I would really, really, REALLY like to know. )
6. Anything to add! (If an idea came to you that might make any part of the book sound more clear, or something that you think I could mention at a different point in time, or any other ideas to make the story flow better, then don't hesitate to let me know! )
7. Words of encouragement! (If you're worried about my feelings, don't be. I need tough, constructive criticism. But if you're still worried, then use this step to remind me the good qualities or just to say that you still enjoy the book, if that's the case. *Or that it has potential or whatever else you wanna say.* )
~ IMPORTANT DONTS ~
1. DON'T use offensive words like 'stupid, boring, etc.' because they are not constructive, they're just hurtful.
2. DON'T attack people giving me criticism. I asked for it, if they're being too harsh then I'll let them know. But all criticism is important for me.
3. DON'T Be 'lovin' or 'hatin!' Which means, don't go 'I hate EVERYTHING' or 'I love EVERYTHING.' This doesn't help me at all. ^_^; If you love or hate everything so much, at least give me parts of the story as to WHY you do so much. >.<
I hope this is helpful for you all! <3
Only one person has actually critiqued me. v.v;
SO! Here's a skeleton to show you how to critique effectively, as for a place to start. ^_^
1. Tell me what you've read (Otherwise, I don't know where to look or where you're referring to)
2. Good things about what you read! (Just saying 'it was good' tells me nothing. XP If you can, cite actual parts that caught your attention the most.)
3. Mention mistakes! (Grammar, spelling, something that was difficult to read or that you didn't understand. )
4. Mention dull points! (Lack of description on a certain area, a fight or conversation that drones on too long, etc. )
5. Mention Plot Holes! (MOST CRUCIAL to me. If something doesn't add up, or I used a name in one area that I didn't use in another *as that tends to happen for me* Then I would really, really, REALLY like to know. )
6. Anything to add! (If an idea came to you that might make any part of the book sound more clear, or something that you think I could mention at a different point in time, or any other ideas to make the story flow better, then don't hesitate to let me know! )
7. Words of encouragement! (If you're worried about my feelings, don't be. I need tough, constructive criticism. But if you're still worried, then use this step to remind me the good qualities or just to say that you still enjoy the book, if that's the case. *Or that it has potential or whatever else you wanna say.* )
~ IMPORTANT DONTS ~
1. DON'T use offensive words like 'stupid, boring, etc.' because they are not constructive, they're just hurtful.
2. DON'T attack people giving me criticism. I asked for it, if they're being too harsh then I'll let them know. But all criticism is important for me.
3. DON'T Be 'lovin' or 'hatin!' Which means, don't go 'I hate EVERYTHING' or 'I love EVERYTHING.' This doesn't help me at all. ^_^; If you love or hate everything so much, at least give me parts of the story as to WHY you do so much. >.<
I hope this is helpful for you all! <3
