We have three key rules when we critique:
1) Whenever you are discussing writing you are addressing someone’s soul (or soul’s creation). Therefore, respect it.
2) Each writer/member can read approximately six pages of his/her work, or for six minutes.
3) Listen/Look for the good (phrasing, imagery, dialogue) first, and learn.
The Presentation and Critiquing portion of the workshops offer writing lessons as each piece is discussed.