How much can you read into a critique?
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2018 4:34 am
Hi,
I've had my first submission returned and I totally agree with the screener - I have no complaint whatsoever. However, how much can I read into what hasn't been said in the critique?
Let me explain a little.
There are 7 checkboxes on the critique for reasons not forwarded. Notice that is plural so I assume they could tick more than one box here. Given that my critique only had one box ticked "stylistically off target", can I assume that everything else was OK? Or, is that just the main reason?
I feel encouraged that my first critique only had one thing wrong with it or am I kidding myself?
I'd appreciate your comments.
Phil.
I've had my first submission returned and I totally agree with the screener - I have no complaint whatsoever. However, how much can I read into what hasn't been said in the critique?
Let me explain a little.
There are 7 checkboxes on the critique for reasons not forwarded. Notice that is plural so I assume they could tick more than one box here. Given that my critique only had one box ticked "stylistically off target", can I assume that everything else was OK? Or, is that just the main reason?
I feel encouraged that my first critique only had one thing wrong with it or am I kidding myself?
I'd appreciate your comments.
Phil.