Sentences with phrase «someone in the critique group»

As we say in critique group, if you don't like this idea, ignore it.

For the story I'm writing, well - known published writers in our critique group, who were getting their stuff published in paper by CBA publishers commented, among other things: - «The scene where Tammy throws her bikini up into the tree would never get published by a CBA publisher.»

Through my group in Gainesville, Florida, authors are invited to speak on panels for community events, share writing in critique groups, publish in the group's literary journal, and collaborate with schools and civic groups in the area.

AND I like to use them in my critique group, so they stand out.

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.

So keep in mind that you should probably ignore most of the specific advice you get in a critique group.

Never take what you hear in critique groups or workshops as gospel.

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.

It was true until an hour ago when I received an email from Ed, a man who's braved being in a critique group with me.

I continually got dinged in my critique group, but my readers love the atmosphere the clothing descriptions add to!

And all the above is not meant to guilt you into more active membership in your critique group, or sign up for Colorado Gold tomorrow, but to encourage you to think about your writing career beyond the page.

This week Anne is over at her book blog talking about witnessing verbal abuse in a critique group or workshop.

Christine — We are indeed lucky in our critique group.

Sometimes somebody in your critique group will say «why didn't you show her getting dressed?»

And as you say, the best way to do that is in a critique group.

To me, it's no different than when I sit in critique group and hear what didn't work for my crit partners.

So I've been in critique groups for nine years now.

Not the other writers in your critique group.

Although you must be willing to read and comment on the writings of other members in the group, it is well worth your time to participate in a critique group.

An opinion I respect in my critique group said I wrote some of the best dialogue ever because he could take out the tags and still know which character was speaking.

I'm in a critique group with J. Leigh Bailey, and am so excited for her transition to PUBLISHED AUTHOR!

Now, we're in a critique group together, and we're roomies for RWA Nationals in NYC this summer.

In critique groups, I've experienced someone reading into my work something more than what I intended or failing to get the meaning I did intend — both instances frustrate and disappoint.

We have a split - infinitive Nazi in our critique group.

We have an ongoing accountability system in my critique group.

I've been judged in critique groups, and my writing has made it through the auditions and earned my place at Hollywood week.

I was a beta for a lady in our critique group and I wish I had your «worksheet» then.

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've been sweating over my MS for a lot longer than I had hoped, but surprisingly, I see that in my critique group (s), I have (unknowingly) reached the Gospel to several continents.

I count my blessings that you were in the critique group I joined within days of my very first conference.

If you hang out with other writers in critique groups, you may get lots of advice about the mechanics of good writing.

I also had another story started and jumped at the opportunity Terry offered to participate in a critique group.

Some of them had had bad experiences in critique groups, others were content to write on their own.

A fresh year and new members in my critique group spurred my creativity.

Shortly after that, God brought us together, first in a critique group through the ACFW, then through the local ACFW group in St. Louis.

Several other writers in the room were also interested in a critique group.

My problem now comes in that one man in my critique group mentioned I should change the POV to 3rd person limited because Editors will not purchase anything from a first - time author not written in that POV; and that once I have my first publication I can choose which ever POV I want.

Whenever its name is mentioned, it is usually in hushed tones during a first - page takedown in a critique group, or on a panel of editors warning anxious wannabes about the sins of the plodders.

All those years in critique groups paid off in writing helpful reviews, I hope.

Recently, in my critique group, my fellow writers told me I had come into a scene TOO LATE.

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.

After joining some on - line writing groups, I soon found myself in a critique group which included a published author.

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.

I'd suggest you discuss the principles in your critique group first, before doing actual work on manuscripts.

The people in the critique groups are typically people just like you, the people who haven't figured out what they're doing.

Several years ago, in WA, a bunch of us in my critique group all proposed a panel on doing work - for - hire.

I know the first time I was asked to beta read something, I thought it was like what we did in the critique group at the time: correct spelling and punctuation, formatting, wording things the way I would word them.

Participation in a critique group will not only meet a writer's need for social interaction, but together the members will also polish their novels more quickly, and speed each other in the journey toward publication.

During that time I participated in critique groups, writing workshops, and conferences whenever I had the time and money.