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This. Craig Send a noteboard - 20/12/2009 10:45:40 PM
But since
1)This is a rough first draft of the first 50 pages of a guy's first novel, and
2)This is someone who Mook was saying was afraid of hurting his feelings.

I think that Mook's role here is that of "supportive friend" rather than "editor." A good supportive friend can totally make suggestions and comments, but a good editor will completely tear into a work if that's what it takes to make it better.

Greg's 100% right once you hit the editing stage - if you're serious about getting your book published, you gotta be able to accept any and all input/criticism at that point. But at this stage, beet's advice seems much more apt.
I am made of poison.
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I would like some opinions, please... damookster - 20/12/2009 03:31:49 PM 715 Views
Well, you could.... jh - 20/12/2009 03:52:25 PM 459 Views
Maybe I'm a coward Sareitha Sedai - 20/12/2009 03:57:16 PM 525 Views
kind of like... damookster - 20/12/2009 04:02:25 PM 464 Views
Well Sareitha Sedai - 20/12/2009 04:15:04 PM 531 Views
Be up front with him. Animosity - 20/12/2009 04:13:52 PM 437 Views
I wouldn't tell him it sucks. Mats Gambling Buddy - 20/12/2009 04:14:10 PM 436 Views
Ask him if he wants honesty. The Shrike - 20/12/2009 05:49:49 PM 465 Views
what he said LadyLorraine - 20/12/2009 06:09:33 PM 424 Views
Ah, see.... Camilla - 20/12/2009 06:24:53 PM 453 Views
Who says "no" when you say "do you want me to be honest?" mook isn't an editor, here beetnemesis - 20/12/2009 08:03:02 PM 455 Views
Bullshit. The Shrike - 20/12/2009 08:12:16 PM 441 Views
I didn't object to criticism beetnemesis - 20/12/2009 10:30:39 PM 507 Views
This. Craig - 20/12/2009 10:45:40 PM 434 Views
Tell him that you want to see him succeed as a writer and then... MightyYT - 20/12/2009 06:06:47 PM 394 Views
Could use the critique sandwich. Panorphaeon - 20/12/2009 06:13:31 PM 438 Views
Or just tell him it sucks, then give him an actual sandwich. jiggy - 21/12/2009 10:34:03 AM 450 Views
Perhaps tell him the story has good bones, and you look forward to seeing a future draft. Erith - 20/12/2009 06:56:06 PM 594 Views
Do what my husband did with me. Tashmere - 20/12/2009 08:11:33 PM 473 Views
In general, I agree with the sandwich method, but... Avendesora - 21/12/2009 05:36:54 PM 446 Views
I like your answer. *NM* Tashmere - 22/12/2009 03:25:33 AM 178 Views
My friend, you don't tell him that. Jacob - 22/12/2009 06:41:03 PM 487 Views
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