I've read the script and it is rubbish.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker evaluates a script harshly, dismissing its quality outright.
- In plain terms
- The script is bad.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust your critical judgment on creative work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why did this script fail you?
- How do you phrase negative feedback?
Another view
Direct criticism can feel unconstructive without explanation.
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