Veneficus Philologus Forum The Rules

This will achieved by: 

-Members commenting on one another's stories at least once each week.

-A rotation of who edits who's work will also be required each week. This assures that all who participate receive a wide range of editing and critique. 

-The obvious notions of respect and kindness are to be abided by. 

-Those who display higher amount of participation being granted higher amount attention towards their stories

- And If needed other means of communication will be set up in the form of chat sessions.

Other forum topics will be opened on request.

I was reading over the rules, and kind of requirements of the group. Now I am all for more interactive reading and critique. Though I don't really feel comfortable with someone else editing my work, at this point in time. Now, that is not to say that I wouldn't love a detailed critique. Obviously the edits done by other members are open for discussion, and can be helpful as a creative writing exercise and there is nothing that says I would have to use someone's edit of my work. But if I may make a suggestion, that if we are all helping another author on their work, I think that it should be a detailed critique, not whole edits. I think I would feel like someone was putting words in my mouth, I know its kind of silly but... yea. 

Anna

I also thought that being able to have real time discussions would be a lot more useful than two dimensional posts. I find that when reviewing people have a tendency to be vague and quite less then comprehensive. I don't know how we could achieve a consistent depth in review that authors would be able to readily interact with. It takes a while for anyone to respond on this site and the ability to have a conversation would be beneficial. Though i do see the possible problem of safety that may arise from this method (though i see that as unlikely).