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How to be a Good Critique Group Partner

Ellen Buikema — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:16:38 +0000

Sharing writing with others is an act of bravery. Few things bruise a writer faster than a harsh critique. Read how to be a good critique group partner.

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Take Advantage of Your Reader’s Expectations

Guest Blogger — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:38:00 +0000

We study plot and structure, pace and tension, character and dialogue, but how often do we think about how the reader is going to react to our story?

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Critiques – How to Get Them, How to Receive Them

Guest Blogger — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

As hard as they are to receive, critiques are a necessary element to your growth as a writer. Follow Diana Stout's advice for using critiques in writing.

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Who’s in Charge Of Your Story?

Guest Blogger — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 09:18:00 +0000

From start to finish, creating a book-length story is a lot of work. James Preston shares the When, Who, and What of feedback and ultimately, who is in charge.

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Criticism versus Critique

Guest Blogger — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:05:00 +0000

No creative soul likes receiving negative feedback on their work—no matter what we might tell you. Uber-editor Tiffany Yates Martin shares tips for getting the constructive feedback you need.

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Processing Critiques: Tuning In vs. Tuning Out

Guest Blogger — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 07:15:00 +0000

Reading critiques and edits of our work can be difficult. Lori Freeland offers advice of when and how to take critiques from others.

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4 Tips for Translating Critique-Speak

Guest Blogger — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Kathryn Craft Turning Whine Into Gold Bad experiences have damaged many a writer’s trust in critique partners. I get it. Peer reviewers may bring uneven skills and questionable talents to their assessment of your work. But as a practiced reader, each has something to contribute. To unlock the gold hidden within their feedback, you must […]

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