Feedback Strategies

Unproductive criticism (source)

Howdy everyone, NitroDubbz here.

Writing is just communication. Your goal is to put your thoughts into a readers head. By feeling, you become kin to all mankind. So naturally one of the best ways to improve as a writer is to get feedback from others, the audience you're trying to connect with.

Criticism then, should be about how the writer could get their point across more clearly. Asking for specificity, or asking to remove unnecessary details. They should give examples and state the intended effect.

I found the mirror article very interesting, focusing on what a writer does vs what they don't. Because it's easier to see what you do and how it could be changed, rather than being told what you don't do and trying to fill that void inorganically.

The feedforward also seems like a good idea that embraces the growth mindset. You can only change the future, so any relevant criticism should be applicable to future endeavors.

Well that's all for today. Until next time, I'm NitroDubbz.

http://www.marshallgoldsmith.com/articles/try-feedforward-instead-feedback/

https://literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-daily/2015/12/08/be-a-mirror-give-readers-feedback-that-fosters-a-growth-mindset

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  1. Madison HoppessJanuary 31, 2019 at 1:51 PM

    I like your stance on criticism and that it should all be constructive rather than negative. I also read the mirror article and how crucial it is to focus in on what a person is actually doing. So often, those giving feedback say what they want to hear rather than paying attention to what the writer is actually writing about. I had not read the feedforward article but it seems like it made a great point! It is not about dragging your feet on what has already happened.

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