Can you describe a moment when you received critical feedback on your writing? How did you respond?
Behavioral
Feedback Acceptance
Adaptability
Creative Revision
This question is vital for understanding your ability to accept and integrate feedback, which is crucial for growth as a junior playwright.
How to answer
- Start by briefly describing the piece of work you received feedback on.
- Explain the nature of the feedback and how it was delivered to you.
- Discuss your initial reaction to the feedback and how you processed it.
- Detail the steps you took to revise your work based on the feedback.
- Share the outcome of the revised piece and any lessons learned.
What not to say
- Dismissing the feedback as unimportant or irrelevant.
- Focusing solely on how the feedback made you feel without discussing actions taken.
- Failing to demonstrate growth or change in your writing process.
- Not acknowledging the feedback giver's perspective.
Sample answer
“During a workshop at the Tokyo Playwrights Festival, I received feedback on a one-act play that I had written. The director felt that my protagonist lacked depth. Initially, I was defensive, but I took time to reflect on the feedback. I reworked the character's backstory and motivations, which made the character's journey much more compelling. In the next reading, the audience connected with the character on a deeper level, and I learned the importance of character development.”
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