Professional Critiques

 Is it worthwhile to have a professional critique your manuscript?

https://groggorg.blogspot.com/2018/05/paying-for-professional-critique-some.html

AI Editorial Feedback

 AI editorial feedback is improving, but should you use it?

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2026/03/a-i-editorial-feedback-is-getting-better-but-should-you-use-it

Feedback on Novels

 Avoid the temptation to get feedback on your novel too early.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2026/03/when-to-get-feedback-on-a-novel

Editorial Letters

 How do you turn feedback into action?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/02/understanding-editorial-letters-how-to-turn-feedback-into-action/

Editing Other People's Work

 When editing or reviewing someone else's work, it never hurts to try a little kindness.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/10/try-a-little-kindness/

Critique Checklist

 Using a critique checklist can make your notes on your own or someone else's manuscript more useful.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2013/06/using-a-critique-checklist-or-how-not-to-look-like-a-twit/

Critique Feedback

 How do you evaluate the feedback you receive on your story.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2008/04/evaluating-critique-feedback/

Criticism

 Are you (and your manuscript) ready to take criticism?

https://writerunboxed.com/2025/07/31/how-to-take-criticism/

Valid Criticisms

How can you tell if a criticism of your work is valid or not?

https://www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/tell-criticism-valid-valid-criticism 

Critiques

 How can you get the most out of your critiques.

https://kirstenwlarson.com/2025/05/28/five-tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-your-critiques-inspired-by-my-convo-with-author-michelle-cusolito/

Developmental Editors

 What are some of the things developmental editors look at when critiquing your work?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/04/a-peek-inside-the-mind-of-a-developmental-editor/

Critiques

 What are the elements of a good critique?

https://susanuhlig.com/2025/02/seven-elements-for-a-good-critique/

Beta Readers

 How do you find beta readers and get the most from them?

https://writerunboxed.com/2024/11/11/beta-readers-how-to-find-them-and-how-to-get-the-most-from-them/

Feedback

 What are the best ways to give and receive feedback?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/09/the-ultimate-guide-for-giving-and-receiving-feedback/

Beta Readers

 Get more from your beta readers by asking them questions.

https://janefriedman.com/what-to-ask-your-beta-readers/

Feedback

 How you best use feedback to improve your manuscript?

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2023/07/how-to-respond-to-manuscript

Giving Critiques

 Here are some hints for giving helpful critiques.

https://annerallen.com/2022/11/critiquing-101/

Negative Feedback

How do you turn that seemingly negative feedback into a positive change for your manuscript?

https://www.goodstorycompany.com/blog/negative-feedback 

Bad Writing Advice

Not all suggestions you receive about your manuscript are good ones. 

https://annerallen.com/2022/02/10-dangerous-critiques/

Criticism vs. Critique

 Remember, all suggestions about your manuscript are someone's opinion.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2021/02/criticism-versus-critique/