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Critiquing is the way to learn to write ↦

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Cory Doctorow argues that writing workshops are most effective when they focus on critiquing peers' work rather than just improving individual stories. He emphasizes that this process builds critical thinking skills and helps writers develop the ability to objectively identify flaws in their own work. The article was published on October 23, 2026, in response to reports about AI being used to critique writing.

Key points

• Writing workshops are most effective when they focus on critiquing peers' work rather than just improving individual stories.
• Engaging in the process of reading and re-reading imperfect work builds critical thinking skills and helps writers develop the ability to objectively identify flaws in their own work.

Context

The article was published in response to reports about AI being used to critique writing, suggesting that traditional peer critique remains a valuable skill-building method.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to Doctorow's personal anecdote about a creative writing class in San Diego and his general argument about AI usage. Specific numbers, dates, or named individuals beyond Doctorow and Reinhard Lettau are not provided.

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