Not exact matches
Who else can provide context if your portfolio isn't growing
as quickly
as your peer
group, if they believe you paid too high a price on a deal, if they question your due diligence
in a given situation or whatever
critique they might offer?
As we say
in critique group, if you don't like this idea, ignore it.
One way of acknowledging its revisability is to say that it can survive the
critique laid for it by Wayne Proudfoot
in his 1985 Religious Experience and, more importantly, by the postmodern culture for which Proudfoot speaks.13 If it ignores that kind of postmodern
critique, I am suggesting, it will not deliver on the promise it has shown recently
in the growth of The American Journal of Theology and Philosophy,
in the founding of The Highlands Institute for American Religious Thought,
in the resurgence of Columbia and Yale forms of neonaturalism and pragmatism
in the work of Robert Corrington and William Shea, 14 and
in the American Academy of Religion
Group on Empiricism
in American Religious Thought —
as well
as in the growing independent scholarship of those working out of the empirical side of process theology and the Chicago school.
Similarly, when a
group of Christians
in the Asian American community recently released a letter detailing some of their concerns about common stereotypes and prejudices within the evangelical community, I saw many on social media
critique this action
as «divisive» and «harmful to Christian unity.»
Given the magnified excessive self - regard of communities,
groups, and nations makes love an impossibility
in their relations, although love does serve
as judgment and a transcendent
critique.
While some attention has been drawn to the Christian
critique of sex and violence
in television programming, the
critique must also include other dehumanizing aspects such
as consumerism, limited access for such
groups as minorities and older people and the continuing exploitation of children and youth.
The
critique protocol can be done
as a whole class,
in small
groups, or
in pairs.
In an article for Education Next released a few days ago, I
critiqued an education theory advanced by a
group known
as the Broader, Bolder Approach (BBA), a coalition of teacher union leaders and others, including Helen Ladd, a professor at Duke University, who co-chairs the
group.
The NM State Plan has been widely recognized
as one of the best
in the country by independent
groups and commissions on both sides of the aisle, and I would like to extend our state's appreciation to the Collaborative for Student Success & Bellwether Education Partners, the Alliance for Excellent Education, Results For America and other leading educational organizations that have weighed
in with both praise and
critique in the spirit of advancing student outcomes.
And even though SSWS attendees were competing with one another for slots
in the book, we cheered each other on,
critiqued stories to help one another, and
as often happens with this
group, we did all we could to help our writing friends succeed.
Can you share some insight
as to how to get
in a great
critique group?
In addition to publishing, consulting, writing and speaking, Tara serves on the Boards of Directors for a Christian writers»
critique group,
as well
as acting
as co-president and chaplain of the
group.
I think all writers who have been
in critique groups or workshops can relate to my scene of the out - of - control writers goaded into bullying by a narcissistic workshop leader.
As helpful
as critique groups can be, they can be truly toxic when they go bad.
If you're participating
in a
critique group, it's wise to invest
in a couple of good writing books or a vetted, solid writing course
as well.
I think that's true
in reviews
as well
as critique groups.
Never take what you hear
in critique groups or workshops
as gospel.
Also,
as a YA writer
in a mixed
critique group, I have to filter adult - writing critiquers» responses through my understanding of YA writing.
One of my cps had experiences such
as you talked about
in a «live»
critique group.
I do still encourage the use of
critique groups and beta readers
as a first step
in learning the
ins and outs of the craft and business of writing, but keep
in mind that most of what you hear
in a
critique group needs to be taken with a grain of salt.
Anne:
As you know, I had the great pleasure to be
in your mom's
critique group when she was writing ROXANNA and we were all impressed with the writing and research that went into it.
Kris Montee, one of the sister pair who write
as PJ Parrish, discusses this
in Getting pecked to death: Are
critique groups worth it?
As a
critique group leader, I send approximately 55 invitations each week to people involved
in writing a commercial - length novel.
And,
as my friend Kasie reminded me yesterday, I have to write something
in the next week for
critique group.
There are many ways to get free feedback before you get to the editing stage,
as we detailed
in our August posts on editing,
critique groups, and beta readers.
And
as you say, the best way to do that is
in a
critique group.
I have a super
critique group, and
as I edit, I try to imagine the questions they would ask: Have I placed enough description
in my scenes?
I especially wanted to thank you for including resources about beta readers
as although I've been part of online and
in - person
critiquing groups and continue to be
in one, I find there's a lot of demand for something to facilitate easier connections between beta readers and writers.
The other «trap»
as a new writer, or even
as a writer
in a
critique group, I'd be careful of is the «likeable» character criticism.
I think it's good for us to keep ourselves open to new experiences, such
as your
critique group, but also build
in space for downtime and self - care.
As my
critique group knows, I lived
in China for about a decade before moving to the Denver area five years ago, and my family (husband, two other kids, and I) are now
in the process of adopting a teenager from one of the provinces we lived
in.
-- from a new writer
in my local SCBWI
critique group The «quality of self - published works» is a topic so ripe for contention, it almost intrinsically qualifies
as link bait.
RMFW offers regular, general
critique groups as well
as genre - specific
critique groups for members interested
in feedback on works
in progress, cover letters or synopses.
Lead or start a new
critique group: RMFW offers regular, general
critique groups as well
as genre - specific
critique groups for members interested
in feedback on works
in progress, cover letters or synopses.
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As for my own authenticity
in writing, I am fortunate that I'm blessed with a
critique group that doesn't pull punches.
If you are serious about your writing; if you are seriously pursuing publication and want to be involved
in a
group that will push you to your limits
as a writer; if you are willing and able to commit the time necessary to give thorough, constructive
critiques, check out Romancing the Quill.
Because a good
critique group can make a huge difference
in how well and how quickly you grow
as a writer.
I currently serve Jackson Hole Writers
in many different capacities during the annual Jackson Hole Writers Conference,
as well
as facilitate writing workshops and a bi-monthly writers
critique group during the entire year.
As the edges of aspen leaves
in our valley begin to flame with gold and dry fields click with grasshoppers, the JHW KidLit
Critique Group Read More...
When you're working with your publisher's inhouse editors, you're not
as free to have an «I can take it or leave it» attitude toward their editing suggestions
as you are when you're
in a
critique group.
Whether on a writing community such
as FictionPress or Wattpad, or a Meetup
group that focuses on
critiquing fellow writers» work
in person, it's a vital step of the writing process to share your works -
in - progress with beta readers.
As one of the phrases on this
group's logo image indicates, you need «lizard skin» to be an active member
in this
critique - only
group.
Surely at least once a week,
in some
critique group somewhere, someone is uttering,
as if citing stone tablets, that you must never begin a novel with a dream.
Author and radio broadcaster Reggie Lutz discusses her tendency
as a writer to synthesize fiction genres, recommends qualities to look for
in a writing
critique group, offers advice on pitching and interviewing with radio hosts, and more.
Indeed,
as head of the Urban Wildlands
Group, current president of the Los Angeles Audubon Society, and author of the well - circulated «Critical Assessment of Claims Regarding Management of Feral Cats by Trap - Neuter - Return» (a compilation of cherry - picked «facts,» misrepresentations, and glaring omissions, which I've
critiqued in some detail), Longcore (who, I suspect, is the same «Travis» whose comment brought Hutchins back from the brink
in November) would seem to be the go - to guy on this topic.
The artist also has the chance to take part
in an artist talk, which further clarifies their position, a preview exhibition or open studio event presenting initial work, which takes mid-way through the residency,
as well
as scheduled consultations and
critiques, culminating
in a final
group exhibition.
Artists have a flexible schedule and availablity for studio visits Monday - Friday, 10 am - 5 pm, 2 - 3 times a month (occasionally on weekends);
as well
as, attend monthly meetings Tuesday - Thursday, 6 - 8 pm, to share work
in progress with peers and participate
in group critiques of solo exhibitions on view.
This exhibition seeks to reexamine the BMPT
group by placing its work
in context with the broader conversations surrounding institutional
critique, performance, and the role of painting
as a political medium...
That's why working
in a collaborative studio space is beneficial
as is meeting regularly with artists for
group critiques.
This exhibition — the first critical examination of the significant, albeit brief, work of the four artists
in 1967 — seeks to reexamine the
group by placing its work
in context with the broader conversations surrounding institutional
critique, performance, and the role of painting
as a political medium.