Sentences with phrase «of critique groups»

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Today we welcome author Emily Roberson, now of Dallas, Texas, who shares five tips on getting past your fear of critique groups.

Many years of critique groups have taught me to catch all kinds of problems, including point of view slips and MFA in Writing rule violations.

We offer three levels of critique groups: 5000 Word Critique Group: This critique group meets once a month.

Most people who know me know that I have a very low opinion of critique groups.

Lesson 2 — Critique Group vs. Critique Partner Lesson 3 — Types of Critique Groups Lesson 4 — Finding a Critique Group / Partner that Works For You Lesson 5 — The Art of Giving Compassionate Feedback Lesson 6 — Receiving Feedback with Grace Lesson 7 — Creating Your Own Online Critique Group

I talked about this with one of my critique groups who didn't know about the change.

What is your opinion of critique groups?

Tam — I sure have been in a lot of critique groups, classes and workshops over the last couple of decades, and it's amazing how similar the problems are.

I've changed it up based on feedback from one of my critique groups, and some comments on twitter...

Chihuahua — You've hit on the major flaw of critique groups and writing forums — they concentrate on one chapter or the minutia of a chapter, and it's very hard to get an overview of the whole piece.

But what about the ten years of critique groups, ten years of reading writing craft books, ten years of writers conferences.

A helpful woman in one of my critique groups kept telling me to join the Romance Writers of America, but I paid no attention.

The chat covers writing realistic, diverse characters, the importance of critique groups and community, and her book signing coming up (with fellow mystery author Becky Clark) on April 20.

I'm going to pass this sheet out to some of my beta readers and members of my critique groups.

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.

And the rules are entirely made up and I've had a hard time finding examples of these rules working anywhere outside of critique groups.

I've never been a fan of critique groups, possibly because I think of myself as a solitary writer.

And I'm not the only fan of critique groups.

One of the big pitfalls of critique groups she mentions is the tendency to reduce characters to stereotypes in situations like that.

I'm heading off today to my local critique groups and I realized I have several different types of critique groups, each one filling a different need.

One of the greatest benefits of critique group is getting suggestions for fixing manuscript flaws to create stronger novels.

He knows what it's like to be every member of a critique group.

I've never been a part of a critique group in the real world, but having used several critique partners for my books, I know to think about it when one person says it but really consider making changes only when all or most say it.

I've been a member of a critique group since 2006 and it has been a huge benefit for me.

I've never been part of a critique group but I have been extensively reviewed back when magazines & newspapers actually had book review pages or sections.

On the advice of my critique group partners, to write something else for awhile, I began developing a historical fiction story based on my Grandmother Christina Mary (Mages) Crutcher's life in Ottawa Kansas set in the 1920's.

Members of my critique group have become some of my closest friends.

One of the huge gifts of a critique group is an ongoing deadline.

And then I told him I'd be happy to read for him, but I no longer had need of a critique group.

I'm forwarding it to all the members of my critique group.

However, if you're a writer who isn't a member of any critique group available through RMFW, I suspect you might be making your journey to publication more challenging.

If you're a member of a critique group, you're the person who gives honest and useful feedback on every story.

I'm so happy to be sharing this awesome new release by Jordan McCollum (who just so happens to be my friend and a member of my critique group)!

I was also in the midst of critique group change.

I had maybe ten for my first six months — consisting of my critique group and my mom.

But how can I be a member of a critique group with nothing to submit?

Katherine Valdez, a member of my critique group, wrote Little Red Riding Hood Seeks Vengeance for this book.

Yes, I also had read the earlier post about why we should ignore most of the advice of your critique group.

I can't imagine being a part of a critique group where one of the members played God.

:) One of my critique group members is also reviewing this on our blog (LIT LADIES), so I'm excited to see what she says.

I was going to write about the latest payout numbers from the Kindle Unlimited Program today — and I will get to it shortly — but a member of my critique group asked a question Sunday that had me sit back and think.

You can mention if you're a member of critique group or if you have a degree in literature or writing.»

One of the best ways to get some guidance on whether your story is at the point of submissions is to become a part of a critique group in your genre.

A member of my critique group is wondering if creating a pseudonym for certain genres would bring better sales.

I do like the idea of the critique group though and would like hear more about it, if it comes to pass.

I love the idea of a critique group — and I'm so glad you have a good one — but unfortunately my one experience with a workshopping class was not helpful or positive.

So if you're not already a member of a critique group, hop on the bandwagon.

A couple members of my critique group have gotten sucked into the madness of the Mom's Choice Awards, which have exorbitant entry fees ($ 300 per category) and golly, have 150 categories (ka - ching).

Help may come in the form of a critique group, a writer - in - residence at a local college, or an internet group.