Gentle In-Depth Fiction Reviewing
But, only if they ask.
The trick to remaining professional is to keep yourself and the author out of the comments. Don't get personal. Concentrate on the writing and stick to the writing. You won't need to fear violating the 'be nice' rule if you point out plenty of the good stuff too. They need to know what works as well as what doesn't. It's all part of in-depth feedback.
If you want to help a writer's story become publishable, in-depth reviews are the only way to go. But if you're afraid of saying anything constructive, (translated by many to mean negative) you won't be as useful. Stay aware of your tone when pointing out the flaws. Keeping it friendly is vital. Don't use exclamation points or capitals when pointing out errors! Read the review over before sending it and change anything that sounds bossy or like an order. Mean and Rude do not define Honesty. 'Don't be mean' is a great definition of 'be nice.'
Putting down another's draft does not make you a better writer, nor does it help anyone else. If you must be rude, review your own work; you're not helping and your comments are not welcome.
But, you're not a mean person, so stop worrying about being helpful. You don't need to cover everything either. Cover any element that catches your attention. Comments on plot, characters, setting... any and all are useful and needed. Don't re-write their item to show them how it should be done. No reviewer is expected to be expert in all areas, and reviews don't need to be two pages long. Choose the star rate to match the review and you'll be fine.
I don't like the term, 'Negative Feedback.' It rings of negative connotations and why would anyone ask for this? Constructive feedback is essential in helping a piece become better, and that is not a negative act. When we criticize work offered specifically for in-depth reviews, our goal is to help authors become publishable writers. What they decide to do with the feedback is always up to them; they don't need to agree with you.
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Harriet is an author on http://www.Writing.Com which is a site for Creative Writing.Her portfolio can be found at http://www.Writing.Com/authors/storytime so stop by and read for a while. She specializes in reading and reviewing new writers.
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