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Should stories by amateur writers be held to a lower standard of quality than stories done by professionals?

>> No.12303280

yes, but to balance things out a bit i also don't believe an amateur critic should be holding their subjects to the same standard a professional should.

>> No.12303282

>>12303258
Define 'professional'.

>> No.12303299

>>12303258
For publishing, the standard is generally that you're a little bit harsher to newcomers and want a clear market the work can be sold to. Once you get a following, you're given some leeway.
As a consumer, I mean, have whatever fucking standard you want. But if you want to be helpful to the writer in terms of giving advice, just tell them their biggest faults.

>> No.12303369

>>12303282
Officially published.

>> No.12303378
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>>12303369
In that case, I might give the amateurs a shot.

>> No.12303633

Bump

>> No.12303840

>>12303378
I'm guessing that's a bad book?