I'm finishing up some critiques on student papers today. This is such a great reminder that being a participating citizen in a writing community makes me a better writer! Giving back by reading someone else's work... a friend, a student, a new member of a group... doesn't just give them feedback, it helps me to really think about writing, the process, and how particular words make me respond. I think it's so cool that writing is such an act of love, no matter what stage you're in.