Incorporating Collaborative Feedback Into Your Writing

Sometimes a fresh view is the best one.

New ideas

When writing I strive to make it as cohesive as possible. I try to make it feel natural to the reader, giving life and charisma to the piece. Having things like references and analogies help my work sound personalized. These are all great things, but what happens if I try to step out of my comfort zone and expand my style. The uncertainty on the outcome of the writing makes the experience dreadful and that's not how it should be. Thats why im going to explain why finding a collaborative partner makes the job a lot easier 

A Step Back 

When I first started writing I found it bland. How could tiny words on a page convey messages better than the ones I can physically see on T.V? So I put the skill aside and hardly focused on improving. Now moving into high school I regret that choice more than I ever had. I find myself constantly second guessing my writing because I have no prior data to contrast with it. As someone who finds great pleasure at improving little by little, I made it a challenge to expand my writing repertoire as much as possible. My preferred way of learning is by interacting with other people. I find one-on-one with someone who has knowledge in a topic is immensely more beneficial than video or book. Thankfully, I have great connections to these kinds of people. Especially in the writing world. They help me see my writing for its face value rather than what they know I want to convey within my writing. 

Making connections 

One thing many people struggle with is actually making these connections. This stigma that you need to find someone who is well versed in a skill is fictitious. Collaborative feedback stems from the actual interaction you have with someone. Rather than having a person criticize  your writing, just having someone read it and revise the information you wrote down greatly improves your writing. Personally I have my mom or dad read my work before I post an article. Almost like my own personal proofreader. Their second perspective helps me organize my anxious writing that I eagerly want to release. Collaborative feedback from a friend also leaves room for an ingenuine view. Being in things such as writing groups exponentially increases your writing confidence. The only downside is it might hurt your ego. 

Taking Feedback

Giving feedback is one challenge, but taking constructive feedback is another. Depending on who you're getting your feedback from, your writing could either be a complete waste of time to them or a master of works. Whether you take this information is up to you. What you can’t do is get stuck in your head about what they said you should do. Understanding that asking for someone’s feedback is a vulnerable thing that is not to be taken lightly is a variable many don’t consider.. Sometimes people don’t know how to effectively give feedback and end up belittling the task. Thought once you have found someone who is willing to give honest and constructive feedback it is up to you what you do with the information. 

Incorporating 

I’ve been fond of the idea of asking for another's opinion. The process adds a whole another angle to writing that can’t be replicated. Collaborative Feedback is a tool best not manipulated. Collaboration is more than something A.I can do for you in a split second. It adds variability and life to your writing. Neglecting a skill so intricate like writing is only hurting your potential.  So, get up and be willing to challenge yourself and experiment with your thoughts.