As for Critique processing and different genre – it has a great deal to do with how one goes about it. For instance, poetry is personal, memoirs need a great interviewer to get all the nooks and crannies out of someones mind, but a novel can be one of the best places for groups gathering to critique.

I must agree, some writers are good writers who only need editing – while others want to tell a story or stories, and learn the process. It’s never a bad idea to become better – in what ever it is you pondor for each audience.

I have taught authors how to change long work into smaller works and they flow so easy – and they understand a few words off here or there means a world of difference.

Great article.
Always, Nancy

I don’t necessarily agree with the statement – “There are no great writers, just great re-writers.” however. Many fine works are out their in book land that, apart from minor editing, are essentially original i.e. corrected first drafts.

If by the statement you are referring the whole editing process, then yes, in that case I do agree.

Great article.