Receiving Criticism | Editor's Desk

What Is a Sensitivity Read? What It Covers, What It Costs, and When Your Manuscript Needs One

A sensitivity read checks your manuscript for stereotypes and false notes. Here’s what it is, who does it, what it costs, and whether your book needs one.

Catherine Forrest

2 days ago8 min read

4 Steps to Accepting Criticism Without Getting Defensive (A Writer’s Guide)

Accepting criticism is hard, and defensiveness is normal. Here are 4 steps for telling criticism from attack and using feedback to improve your writing.

Catherine Forrest

2 days ago10 min read

3 Types of Sneaky Writing Feedback (and What Your Reader Is Really Telling You)

Not every critique sounds like one. Here are 3 sneaky types of writing feedback, from “I didn’t finish it” to “No notes!”, and how to act on each.

Catherine Forrest

2 days ago8 min read