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Thinking Through Writing
- Sehgal discovers her critical judgments while writing; criticism is a real-time thinking process.
- Good reviews let readers watch the critic's mind assemble summary, feeling, and argument.
Manage Constraints Creatively
- Work within tight word limits by focusing on key effects and a single argument and plan an exit strategy.
- Vary formal moves to avoid formulaic reviews and keep each piece distinct.
Embrace Your Critical Signature
- Critics have recurring obsessions and that's legitimate; readers often value knowing a critic's taste.
- She intentionally alters review shape to keep her prose fresh and avoid repetitive moves.