How do Classic critiques work?
The Classic critique is the simplest of the critique types but offers you complete flexibility in structuring your critique as there is no framework as with the other critique types. Its particularly useful for critiques that look at the bigger picture and comment on plot, characterization, overall use of language etc. When you choose Classic critique, you will see a text box above a copy of the story you are critiquing. You can decide on the structure and the content of your critique. Use the text box to tell the writer what you thought of the story. Dont forget to be specific about why you liked or didnt like particular things in the story and try to offer ideas for how the writer might make the story better. If you want to quote bits from the story, use the Story function to copy and paste sections of the text into your critique. The quotes will stand out in a different color text and make it easy for the writer to tell the difference between the original story and your comments. On
