With rare exceptions, writing is a social act. We write to inform, to entertain, to bring about change. We write to share ideas. We write to make a difference. Most important, we write to someone and for a purpose. To write more effective documents, writers frequently turn to other writers for feedback and advice. The skills required to give useful feedback and advice — and to use that feedback and advice effectively — are among the most important a writer can have. In fact, they’re strongly related to the skills you draw on when you engage in any form of conversation — listening carefully, treating others with respect, and deciding how to make a useful contribution. In this chapter, you’ll learn how to benefit from working with other writers and how to do so effectively and efficiently.