tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700244083453468354.post7819096610385603773..comments2012-10-02T06:20:48.092-04:00Comments on Screenwriters Anonymous: Screenwriting Tip of the Day - Sept 18thScreenwriters Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02481564246537730227noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700244083453468354.post-51208959276048720082012-09-18T20:47:02.075-04:002012-09-18T20:47:02.075-04:00Excellent points, Geno! Especially your suggestio...Excellent points, Geno! Especially your suggestion on genre - i.e., some folks don't like comedies, so steer clear.Screenwriters Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02481564246537730227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700244083453468354.post-50367626197644538802012-09-18T20:39:30.211-04:002012-09-18T20:39:30.211-04:00These points are good, yet I would add several mor...These points are good, yet I would add several more:<br /><br />5) DO let the reader know if you're looking for specific mistakes, or just an overall response to the story; did it work or not? <br /><br />6) DO find out/know the level of "expertise" of the person giving the feedback. <br /> DON'T use random groups of unknown (dare I say "anonymous") reviewers; it's only asking for trouble. <br /><br />7) DO find peers whom are a bit more experienced than yourself. <br /><br />8) DO let the reader know at least the GENRE up front. Some people are just not "into" certain genres, and it wouldn't matter HOW good it was, they're probably not going to like it. <br /><br />9) DON'T insult "their baby" needlessly. <br /><br />10) DO determine if the writer is looking for specifics, and if so, DO suggest corrective actions. <br /> DON'T just tell them that sluglines are incorrectly formatted. This is NOT constructive feedback. genohttp://www.thescriptmentor.comnoreply@blogger.com