Practice writing criticism

One way you can practice writing critical pieces, that is reviews of books, movies, etc, is by submitting your review to online directories and stores.

Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com are the two most popular places to post reviews of books and movies, but there are plenty of other places to review entertainment, hotels, and appliances.

epinions.com

amazon.com

imdb.com

bn.com

tripadvisor.com