You’re a great writer.

Your characters aren’t as three-dimensional as I’d like.

Like, your details are so good!

I cried.

More of this.

I can really relate to _____.

It’s just a suggestion, but…

I think I get it.

Does this have a point?

You have a real knack for dialogue.

Congratulations! We have decided to publish your work.

I’m confused.

This draft feels a bit hefty.

I look forward to your next draft.

You kept me on my toes.

This line doesn’t belong here.

I’d recommend (Insert something irrelevant) by (Someone who is dead) as inspiration.

Sometimes we have to turn down worthy submissions.

Your characters feel so real to me.

The plot just dragged on and on.

I was so pissed when ____.

More of that.

Your tone is too harsh.

Thank you for sharing.

Best of luck.

I don’t get it.

I really didn’t like it when ____ did ____.

What is the point of this?

The form just didn’t work for me.

I appreciate your risk-taking.

Thank you for submitting.

You are shit.

 

What the Writer Should Ignore:

You are shit.

 

 

-Garrett Dennert