One of the best ways to improve your manuscript and get it ready to submit to agents and editors is to have another writer read it and offer an honest critique...But how do we determine what is a valid criticism versus that which is purely subjective or even gratuitous? When should we listen to the criticism? And once we do, what steps should we take to follow that advice?

If you would like to read more, see my full article in this week's Writers Digest. Hope you'll find it helpful!
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