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Antonyms for: review
Definition: criticize, scrutinize
Antonyms: approve, praise
Definition: go over again
Antonyms: ignore, neglect
Definition of Antonym: a word of opposite meaning -the usual antonym of good is bad-
Honest Opinions
I can see why editors and agents send out form rejection letters; it's hard to suggest changes without sounding patronizing or without discouraging what might be a budding talent. And new writers, flush with the thrill of having finished their first book, do not want to hear the truth even if they say they do.
Is it better to leave an enthusiastic remark on an unremarkable piece, thereby undermining my own critical ability and giving a false impression of the work? Or is it better to tell a bit of the truth and risk making an enemy?
Each member has their own take on how best to review, and new members will have to decide how they will do it.
I spent too much time wrestling with this dilemma, and experimenting with both kind of reviews. Finally, I decided to stick with the truth, always. My enthusiastic remarks are always as honest as my negative suggestions; therefore, when I rate an item with a perfect 5, the writer knows I mean it. He will not go to the Public Review Page and see I gave everyone the same enthusiastic remarks and rate that I gave him. He will not doubt that the worth of the 5 stars was my honest opinion. Always being honest causes an author to have trust and confidence in my negative feedback, and consider it seriously.
Now, I will give you the benefit of my wisdom on how to writer better.
 Rewrite.
Rewrite.
Rewrite.
When you are finished, set the work aside for a month or two or three, then rewrite it again.
That's the only way to lift your writing out of the slush and sludge.
Thanks for reading,
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Submitted Comment: This week's list is awesome I'm going to flag this newsletter for sure. This is why The Newbie Newsletter continues to be one of favorites. Thanks.
Thank you, Coolhand! The members are awesome to put the time and work into covering such a wide variety of issues. We have great writer resources right here on the site, don't we?
We always appreciate the feedback, thanks!
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