Grumble, grumble, grumble. I
really dislike it when friends ask me to read their latest pieces of writing. I’m
selfish and want to spend my spare time reading stories and books of my own
choosing. Anyway, the people who ask me to read their stories are usually not
serious writers, but individuals who just got a sudden, but temporary, urge to
put their ideas on paper. They don’t take the time necessary to rewrite and
rewrite and rewrite until the piece is really ready to share. Also, they are
not looking for specific feedback such as
- Is the theme clear?
- Are there questions in the story that should be answered?
- Does a specific section need more development?
Instead, the piece is often
given to me with a note such as, “I thought you might like to read this story I
wrote.” So, I’m telling everyone now...I do not want to read whatever it is
that you wrote.
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