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The Art of Giving Constructive Feedback (without Becoming a Doormat or a Dictator)

Writers everywhere agonize over the reality of releasing their work to some grammar fanatic and inviting them to fire at will. But step into an editor’s shoes and you’ll see that our jobs aren’t as cut-and-dried as you might think.

Posted bykwatkinsFebruary 1, 2024September 13, 2026Posted inFrom the Editor, Writer LifeTags: Book Review, constructive criticism, editing, editor, editorial process, feedback, fiction, from pen to fin, James Scott Bell, nonfiction, publishing, review process, self-edits, technical tips, women supporting women, write like a boss, writer, writer brain, Writer Life, writers, writers supporting writers, writing, writing action, writing community, writing skills, Writing Tips6 Comments on The Art of Giving Constructive Feedback (without Becoming a Doormat or a Dictator)

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