Writing for Weird Times by Amy Guth

Writing for Weird Times by Amy Guth

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Writing for Weird Times by Amy Guth
Writing for Weird Times by Amy Guth
Feedback, part zillion

Feedback, part zillion

"Thoughts?" = a garbage question

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Amy Guth
Jul 30, 2020
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There is a lot to be said about soliciting feedback, but in the spirit of brevity, here’s but one thought today: always frame feedback, whether giving it or getting it.

The purpose of getting feedback is not just an ego exercise (unless it is for you), but to make your work better, so the dreaded “thoughts?” (ugh) wastes everyone’s time.

Instead, if you…

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