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Tag: Critique Groups

How to be a Good Critique Group Partner

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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The Up and Down Sides of Critique Groups: Is There Value in Finding Your Peeps?

Lori Freeland addresses both the good and the bad of writing critique groups and gives fabulous tips on how to have an effective group.

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Desperately Seeking Writing Support?

Densie Webb I recently read a blog post titled something to the effect “You Don’t Need Support to Write.” I couldn’t disagree more. Writing in a vacuum, without someone to give you honest feedback, occasionally shake their pompoms in your face or send you emails with lots of exclamation points congratulating you on your latest […]

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10 Power Tips for Building a Great Critique Group

by Jenny Hansen My day job as a software trainer is about building the skills of my co-workers so they can do productive work. And you know what I noticed several years back? There’s TONS of similarity between my training life and my writing life. Case in point: Leadership Freak is a business and leadership blogger […]

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Brainstorming: Tips For Getting More Out Of "What if..."

By Sharla Rae Some writers brainstorm on their own, some do it with another writer or a group of writers. My personal favorite is 'what-ifing' with my critique group. Along the way I learned a few things. I think the biggest lesson was that if I walked away disappointed, it was probably my own fault. […]

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