Douglas Brunt Quotes

I rely heavily on my beta readers' honest critiques.

I am not altogether confident of my ability to put my thoughts into words: My texts are usually better after an editor has hacked away at them, and I am used to both editing and being edited. Which is to say that I am not oversensitive in such matters.

I have friends who will critique me much harder than any review.

I have this group of friends that I'll send my scripts to before I send them to a large audience.

I'm not a writing group member, not a joiner in that way. I don't seek a wide swath of feedback.

In the best possible scenario, whenever you get notes from people, they're good notes, and they see things that you wouldn't have seen otherwise, and they make you a better writer.

I think the trouble with artists or chefs who whine about criticism is that if you love the good reviews, you have to at least read the bad ones.

If someone feels afraid to tell you honest criticism, then you're never going to improve.

We kept my middle schooler home from school for three days before we turned in our final draft because she was so mean and so brutal at editing out all the cheesy bits. She would roll her eyes and make fun of us, and it was what we needed.

My most profound growth as a writer came when I joined an online critique group. What a harrowing, terrifying, wonderful experience that was.

New Yorkers - the people are so honest. If you're sucking on stage, they'll let you know.

I understand and accept criticisms of my work, provided they are done with professional criteria and arguments.

Everyone has their opinion, and if no one criticizes, how will I improve my work?

When I finish my first draft I usually narrate it to some trusted friends who can give me feedback. All criticism is welcome.

I give my work to my wife first to read. Then, I try to find new people who haven't read my work before, to get a new perspective.

Any show should be open to listening to constructive criticism.

It's fun to have someone to talk to and get input from when you write. I usually get stuck when I'm just in my room writing by myself.

The key to learning is feedback. It is nearly impossible to learn anything without it.

I don't care about people kissing my ass or telling me how great I am. I don't really give a damn. I read the bad stuff a whole lot more than I read the good stuff. I read that because there are always going to be critics who are going to say how good you aren't.

Remember praise is more valuable than blame.

Listen to the criticisms and preferences of your trusted "first readers".

Criticism is something that you have to take, regardless of what you do.

Criticism at its best is re-creative, not spirit-killing.

Get your enemy to read your works in order to mend them, for your friend is so much your second self that he will judge too like you.

I love constructive criticism.