I’ve never had to evaluate someone else’s writing before (at least not something creative) and it was fascinating to see how one can go about it. Furthermore, I was reminded that many things are very subjective and ultimately, it is up to the author what they want to do with it. Seeing Monica and Olga sitting there silently and listening to everyone else’s criticism makes me a bit nervous about my own workshop but also excited.
I think my main takeaway was that you can approach the same story through different perspectives/angles. The prompt we had at the beginning was very helpful to see what we can do with our own writing (what is important, which version we prefer, etc.).
This week, I liked it when other people read what I wrote and then asked questions. The questions were like “mini-prompts” and helped me figure out where and how to expand my piece.
This helped me understand and appreciate the workshop experience.
It really stuck with me the conversation and following execution about what it meens to give contructive feedback in a way that is productive, minds the other person’s feelings, maintinas their voice and soty, but also helps better the piece. It seems like a topic that can be applied to any field or topic being covered, and I have been trying to be more intentional about my “feedback” that I give day to day.
Something I really enjoyed doing in class was reviewing other people’s work. I had a great time reading everybody’s essays and giving feedback because that is something that I enjoy doing. I also loved being able to complement and give feedback to the writers in class. I enjoyed hearing other people’s opinions on different endings and lines that I had a different perspective on. I felt like it was helpful.
I was surprised by how the class seemed to be in sync with each other. I admired the restraint shown by the writers we worked with in large group; I imagine there was probably much they wanted to say but couldn’t.
It was really interesting to hear people’s differing opinions about editing suggestions, especially how we were all at odds about how Olga should end her piece. I thought that exemplified how important the peer revision process was and how it’s helpful to get multiple perspectives on something.
This week, through the readings, I dove into the world of writing tones, discovering how different styles can evoke unique emotions. It was like unlocking a door to deeper storytelling, where each word carried its own emotional weight. Playing with tones allowed me to connect more deeply with my writing, adding layers of meaning and authenticity. I personally felt this technique helps more with self-expression and growth, shaping my ability to create powerful narratives that resonate with readers on a personal level.
7 responses to “Takeaways—Weds”
I’ve never had to evaluate someone else’s writing before (at least not something creative) and it was fascinating to see how one can go about it. Furthermore, I was reminded that many things are very subjective and ultimately, it is up to the author what they want to do with it. Seeing Monica and Olga sitting there silently and listening to everyone else’s criticism makes me a bit nervous about my own workshop but also excited.
I think my main takeaway was that you can approach the same story through different perspectives/angles. The prompt we had at the beginning was very helpful to see what we can do with our own writing (what is important, which version we prefer, etc.).
This week, I liked it when other people read what I wrote and then asked questions. The questions were like “mini-prompts” and helped me figure out where and how to expand my piece.
This helped me understand and appreciate the workshop experience.
It really stuck with me the conversation and following execution about what it meens to give contructive feedback in a way that is productive, minds the other person’s feelings, maintinas their voice and soty, but also helps better the piece. It seems like a topic that can be applied to any field or topic being covered, and I have been trying to be more intentional about my “feedback” that I give day to day.
Something I really enjoyed doing in class was reviewing other people’s work. I had a great time reading everybody’s essays and giving feedback because that is something that I enjoy doing. I also loved being able to complement and give feedback to the writers in class. I enjoyed hearing other people’s opinions on different endings and lines that I had a different perspective on. I felt like it was helpful.
I was surprised by how the class seemed to be in sync with each other. I admired the restraint shown by the writers we worked with in large group; I imagine there was probably much they wanted to say but couldn’t.
It was really interesting to hear people’s differing opinions about editing suggestions, especially how we were all at odds about how Olga should end her piece. I thought that exemplified how important the peer revision process was and how it’s helpful to get multiple perspectives on something.
This week, through the readings, I dove into the world of writing tones, discovering how different styles can evoke unique emotions. It was like unlocking a door to deeper storytelling, where each word carried its own emotional weight. Playing with tones allowed me to connect more deeply with my writing, adding layers of meaning and authenticity. I personally felt this technique helps more with self-expression and growth, shaping my ability to create powerful narratives that resonate with readers on a personal level.