Posts tagged criticism in 2020


Kauffmann Syndrome

The problem with much criticism: it proceeds from the flawed premise that art is hierarchical.

The Impossible Factor

Why SF&F have something to teach us even when it isn't "real".

Leveled Up

If people critique your themes or intentions, that's a sign you've leveled up.

Kindly Educate Me About My Suckage

More on how most writers are not good givers of writerly feedback. Few people are.

By Hook Or By Book Or By Crook

On how my friend and fellow writer Matt is against the idea of the "hook" as a narrative mechanism.

When Weighing In Got Outweighed

Why I no longer write reviews of stuff for my own site.


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