How to get feedback on a writing portfilo...

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<p>I’m preparing a writing portfilo for a scholarship, and the piece is a short story (~6,200 words). People generally say I’m a good writer and I do a lot of recreational writing that is sadly completely unusable for this portifilo (and consequently the only work I can get really feedback on). However, I’ve never taken a creative writing class and don’t have anything close to a mentor, and I really want feedback. My parents can edit for grammar, but they don’t say anything beyond “that’s good.” I’m having my English teacher look at it, but I feel I want more feedback than that. The story is written in 2nd person (my unique and totally unmarketable mark as a writer), and I really want to see how people react to my style and content. How would I go about finding a reputable source of critique? And how do I protect myself against duplication/theft (if it is really is good enough to steal :wink: ).</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>pm me…is this for scholastic?</p>

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<p>No, it’s for Case Western. Anyway, I’m kind of edgy about giving it to people, especially students. No offense).</p>

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<p>You could try asking the other english teachers at your school (politely of course) if they’d take a look at it. Try not to be too picky when you’re asking for feedback.</p>

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<p>no offense taken…i already have my portfolio complete for scholastic…and have won very compettive national competitions such as arts awards and scholastic gold keys but i undrestand…do ask teachers they are the best at giving advice</p>