Reflections on the critique comments I received for a 500-word short story about an unpleasant fellow who wakes up to find his leg amputated and his wife has left him.

Reflecting on a fiction class critique of a medieval-inspired story featuring Maeve, a thief, and her interactions with noble characters. I acknowledge feedback, personal growth, and the balance between confidence and humility in writing.

Editor’s Note: This post has been updated for formatting and clarity. Some reflective comments were added in 2025. So we had another full-class critique of short stories. This time, the story had to be 500 words (as opposed to the…

Editor’s note: This post has been updated for formatting and clarity. Some reflective comments were added in 2025. I finally got to present my short story to my fiction class, and the comments I received were worth the wait. (I…