Critical response process turns you into the critique partner every writer wants: someone who offers actionable observations instead of opinionated fixes. Developed by choreographer Liz Lerman for dance and theater critique, critical response process teaches you to describe what’s happening on the page and why—skills that help fellow writers identify issues while sharpening your own revision abilities.
We’ve all been in critique groups where members jump straight into suggestions based on personal taste rather than sniffing out the underlying issue. CRP flips this by focusing feedback on observation and analysis. It’s a supportive approach that lets writers choose which suggestions to explore, creating an environment free from criticism or railroading.
- The asset inventory and why successes matter
- Describe and analyze
- The art of the neutral question
- Actionable observations, not opinionated fixes
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