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The writing workshop glossary...

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DirtyMartini
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Most writers, at some point in their lives, join a writers’ workshop, a weekly gathering of a dozen or so scribes who read one another’s work and offer constructive criticism in a group setting. They hope that by sharing their material and receiving feedback they will improve their craft. But take it from me, putting your work out there for critique can be a difficult – and even mysterious – process. Here is a glossary that can help you understand the terms you may hear in a workshop.

NYT - The writing workshop glossary
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/06/02/the-writing-workshop-glossary/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=1

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ChuckEPoo
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I actually love critique from respected authors. However I will pass on this one. There is a difference between someone with an open mind reading and suggesting improvement and a group of people with the sole purpose of tearing apart your story or poem. Seems a bit egotistical to me. Sorry if that isn't PC or sounding judgmental. I experience similar things in college. Peer evaluations. They were basically a bunch of "smarter than you" egotists collectively annihilating a persons work without remorse.
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"Kill your darlings." I've been told that one before, but in not so nice of terms. But, I did learn that I have a few darlings. I have a list and I have to check for them during every edit. I enjoyed this article. I miss a good quality writer's workshop. It was a hard hit to the ego at first. In the long run though, I learned from even the things I did not like. I also learned how to look at writings with a broader eye. I recommend them.
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