Beginner's Mind in Writing

[deborahjross]

If you have a moment, click over to my blog post on "The Book of My Friend" from a few days ago and check out the comments, particularly the one from Chris Weuve, who has a lot of pro writer friends and wonders about asking them for critiques. Your perspective is most welcome!

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Comments

[sartorias.livejournal.com]

I can't figure out that weird interface for comments, but I think in Chris Weuve's case, instead of thinking of it as 'newbie asks pro' which seems to have a power imbalance dynamic built into it, that it might be more worthwhile to think of it as a workshopping experience. After all, he has considerable other skills to bring to the table. So he's not got the fiction skillset yet--this is no different than a writer who has minimal skills in areas that Chris is expert coming to him for advice.

[deborahjross.livejournal.com]

Yes, I agree about how labels create or reinforce power imbalance dynamics. We're all experts on something, most especially what the story between our ears.

May I repost your comment with your name?

[sartorias.livejournal.com]

Sure thing!