Giving Constructive Critique

Good feedback does more than announce whether you liked something. Instead of: “This part was boring.” Try: “My attention started drifting during the second paragraph because the scene paused for a lot of description before the conflict continued.” Instead of: “Your character makes no sense.” Try: “I wasn’t sure why she agreed to go with him after being suspicious of him in the previous scene. I may need another clue about what changes her mind.” Specific feedback gives the writer something they can actually examine.