Having our work reviewed publicly is a strange and unavoidable part of writing. It's something we all have to deal with when we put new work out into the world. In today's episode I talk about reviews, theatre criticism and 'perfect opinions'. I touch on:
Writers' different appetites for reading reviews of their work.
The difference between theatre criticism and reviews.
Frustrations with an imperfect reviewing culture.
How reviews are one small piece of the broader cultural and critical response your work.
Knowing what's important to you. Whether that's the audience response, the industry response, the response from the community the work represents, box office sales, awards and nominations etc.
Asking who or what art criticism meant to serve?
My thoughts on writers being part of the broader conversation surrounding their work.
I reference:
‘Beejay Silcox on literary criticism and the art of judging’ on The Garret podcast
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