Writing criticism is to writing fiction and Posted on October 25, 2011October 25, 2006 by admin “Writing criticism is to writing fiction and poetry as hugging the shore is to sailing in the open sea.” — John Updike Author: John Updike Category: poetry Tags: poetry, John Updike Spread the love Related posts: Genuine poetry can communicate before it is Poetry is a deal of joy and Poetry is all that is worth remembering Poetry is a mirror which makes beautiful