My Feedback Strategies

 

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As I previously stated in another blog post, I can acknowledge and admit feedback is one of the most important elements of writing because it helps shapes your work into the proper piece its intended to be. Constructive criticism is valuable yet at the same it painful. This is understandable, but what I can say with totally confidence and experience ...

It's Nothing Personal.

Now repeat that to yourself when reading those not so pleasant comments. It's going to be difficult, but its meant for you to create a better writing piece.

From personal writing experience, please don't try to change someone's story. It's not your story its the writer's idea, and you must respect their artistic picture. However, there is nothing wrong with wording something differently or simply say no to an idea that doesn't translate well.

In the article, Be a Mirror, it explains how people must change their outlook and perception of personal learning and develop a more positive growth mindset. Fixed mindsets sees there is no point therefore doesn't expand their skill set. Feedback must reflect back the work or performance without judgment. Don't put yourself in the feedback. Instead of saying, "I like how you..." or "I think..." use phrases like, "When you..."

In the article, Difference Between Praise and Feedback, goes into how there is a better way to give constructive criticism to your children or anyone else with practically calling them a genius. By looking at the work presented and claiming someone brilliant can do ill effect on the person therefore not motivating them to do better. When focusing on praise, there should be no sugarcoating, but rather a positive reaction to the effort put forth. The feedback is meant to challenge to the creator to improve.

I recommend you read the writing piece at least twice. The first time is to try to get a feel for what kind of a story the author is intending to tell. The second time should be where you begin making corrections. Being direct is sometimes the best way to point out a mistake.

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