Also, to the note about not reading others' critiques--I think that's true when you're preparing to critique a specific piece, yes. However, reading good critique on a work you're not planning to critique can help you learn how to approach crit in the future.
(And sorry for the double post earlier.)
(And sorry for the double post earlier.)
I was referring to reading others' critiques before writing your own. 
Apart from that, it's encouraged to read material about critiques or even other peoples critiques. You could go to the Critiques section of deviantArt or find some other critiques tutorials, probably better or longer than this post.
No problem for the double post
Apart from that, it's encouraged to read material about critiques or even other peoples critiques. You could go to the Critiques section of deviantArt or find some other critiques tutorials, probably better or longer than this post.
No problem for the double post
I agree, that's a good point! 