How to Give Feedback

Since I previously wrote a post about taking criticism, I figured I'd also do one about giving feedback. That means both positive and negative feedback. Though giving criticism is often harder, I believe giving helpful praise also takes skill and thought. I think the advice is helpful for different creative efforts, though writing is the one I'm most familiar with.

( Seven tips for a learning approach to reviews )

TL; DR: Both you and the recipient of your feedback will gain more if you approach the feedback process as a learning experience for yourself rather than a favor to the creator or an excuse to vent your frustrations. You can do that by backing up your statements with principles of creation and solid facts, being honest, courteous, and open-minded, and by learning more about your craft.