02-29-2012, 01:10 PM
Hello there 
Is it Craig? My memory isn't what it ought to be... anyway... it's true that new writers can feel overwhelmed by reams of detailed critique, so that's why we built the Novice forum especially for them. It's also why we have lessons in form that don't come with critique, just pointers on how to get it right -- again, in the Novice forum. There's no shame in admitting you're a novice and staying in there for a while -- it's also for novice readers to try out their critique skills. We're constantly adding bits to the site to cater for different levels of poetry experience, or different ways to give and receive feedback, and we're pretty flexible. We just believe that bumholes should stay smoke free 
By the way, good to see you back!
Is it Craig? My memory isn't what it ought to be... anyway... it's true that new writers can feel overwhelmed by reams of detailed critique, so that's why we built the Novice forum especially for them. It's also why we have lessons in form that don't come with critique, just pointers on how to get it right -- again, in the Novice forum. There's no shame in admitting you're a novice and staying in there for a while -- it's also for novice readers to try out their critique skills. We're constantly adding bits to the site to cater for different levels of poetry experience, or different ways to give and receive feedback, and we're pretty flexible. We just believe that bumholes should stay smoke free By the way, good to see you back!
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