Asterisk
Troubadour
Hello, writers! I'm stuck right now, because I have been asked to critique a 2k story. The only problem is that it's just... bad. Spelling mistakes, paragraphs of run-on sentences, absolutely no proper dialogue format, stale writing, no plot... how do I do this? I already know I will layer my critique like a sandwich. Start with the good, gently mention how to improve and what can be changed, then finish off with more positive feedback. I don't want my entire critique to be a lie though. So my question is, what tips can you give me to help this young, budding writer? I don't want to crush his dreams, but I don't want to flatter either.
Question two... by the way the spelling looks, he doesn't have a word processor like Microsoft Word. Do you know of any sites like Writing and Book Editing Software ? If they spellcheck and suggest word improvements, they would be of tremendous use to him, I just know it!
Thank you all so much!
Question two... by the way the spelling looks, he doesn't have a word processor like Microsoft Word. Do you know of any sites like Writing and Book Editing Software ? If they spellcheck and suggest word improvements, they would be of tremendous use to him, I just know it!
Thank you all so much!