tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568045042407840394.post8601327239527742628..comments2023-10-23T12:01:21.593-04:00Comments on No Write or Wrong: "C" is for Critique PartnerSarah Allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08400991060848486889noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568045042407840394.post-49055932599563831092011-04-05T18:58:06.338-04:002011-04-05T18:58:06.338-04:00Hi, Marie! Thank you for a great comment. CP'...Hi, Marie! Thank you for a great comment. CP's are a big help, even if you start off in a critique group. There are often writing groups in cities, so you might want to try looking there. I also know if you're a member of a writing organization (I'm a member of the Romance Writers of America, for example) that they often have critique groups or you can use various channels to find someone to take a look at your work. Actually, one of my other commenters mentioned that she was looking for one, too, lol!Sarah Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08400991060848486889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568045042407840394.post-28077776775544292752011-04-05T14:14:21.889-04:002011-04-05T14:14:21.889-04:00This is a terrific post. You're so lucky to h...This is a terrific post. You're so lucky to have such a great critique partner. I'm hoping I can find one sooner than later, but don't even really know where to begin.SweetMarie83https://www.blogger.com/profile/12518239232924662332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568045042407840394.post-10382450012193273812011-04-04T22:45:15.949-04:002011-04-04T22:45:15.949-04:00Thank you, my dear! *MWAH!*Thank you, my dear! *MWAH!*Sarah Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08400991060848486889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568045042407840394.post-9005575179625605482011-04-04T21:32:58.230-04:002011-04-04T21:32:58.230-04:00Hey, sweets! I'm loving the alphabet here! :0)...Hey, sweets! I'm loving the alphabet here! :0) And I am most flattered because I am very lucky to have you, too! <3 *hehee* That night of editing was the true test of a great CP. Late at night, I was so lost in my guys third-person subjective perspective that I completely forgot about my girl. *facepalm* It was a matter of a few sentences, but they were VERY IMPORTANT and Sarah was my hero (as always). She gently pointed out the oversight, asked if she could make a few suggestions and within minutes I had a draft with comment bubbles that help to dirrrrect the O. LOL! We didn't have to add much but, man, it was a crucial couple of lines. And that is truly what a CP does. She's your safety net and your sounding board. Thanks for all you do, Sarah!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280049880145767003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568045042407840394.post-23409261386795765022011-04-04T21:31:25.253-04:002011-04-04T21:31:25.253-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280049880145767003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568045042407840394.post-89871821308023517662011-04-04T21:02:19.675-04:002011-04-04T21:02:19.675-04:00@M.J: Thank you! I'm glad you have some truste...@M.J: Thank you! I'm glad you have some trusted people to look over your work, especially since they're honest. You definitely don't want to always hear glowing things about your work, because that means they're not telling the truth, lol.<br /><br />@Jingle: Yes, I love my CP. She is amazingly helpful. :-)<br /><br />@Karen: Thank you! I know she's pretty fantastic. :-)<br /><br />@Huntress: You're completely right...a good CP must complement your writing style. Though opposites in some areas are good...then you get different perspectives, which can help.<br /><br />@Gregg: No matter what kind of writing you do, another pair of eyes on your work is always helpful. I'll bet there are a lot of people in your profession who would be willing to trade critique services. Always nice to get another perspective. :-)<br /><br />@Dawn: Thank you! I had fun finding the pictures. Good luck on your CP search. Maybe try a critique group, too? If you're a member of a writer's group, even nationally (I'm a member of the Romance Writers of America, for example), you may use them to help you find someone. I know a lot of people don't mind reading/writing GLBTQ topics or characters.Sarah Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08400991060848486889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568045042407840394.post-67595828948677902732011-04-04T19:03:49.280-04:002011-04-04T19:03:49.280-04:00hehe... You picked some great pictures to go with ...hehe... You picked some great pictures to go with this post.<br /><br />I don't quite have a critique partner yet but I'm on the lookout for one. I even signed up for a "critique partner classifieds" that Natalie Whipple posted on her blog. No luck so far. Had one person email me but I scared her away (actually we just figured that we wouldn't be a good match because I write mostly novels with glbtq characters but still). I hope to find one soon.<br /><br />Great post for today.<br /><br /><a href="http://dawnembers.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Dawn's Writing Blog</a>Dawn Embershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00214560861614476799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568045042407840394.post-30565853944820430612011-04-04T16:52:53.037-04:002011-04-04T16:52:53.037-04:00You got me thinking, as a pastor, one who preaches...You got me thinking, as a pastor, one who preaches and teaches, I wonder if that would work for us. I could email my sermon to him to critique and I could look at his. If we found any unsubstantiated stories, hyperbole, thesis taken out of context, inaccuracies, or et. cetera. we could have them removed before we got to the pulpit. Wonder how many guys would do something like that? Your friend provides a valuable service for you.<br /><br /><br />Gregg Metcalf<br />Colossians 1:28-29<br /><br /><a href="http://gospeldrivendisciples.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Gospel-driven Disciples</a>Gregg Metcalfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16413691313803396844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568045042407840394.post-76410117169617837972011-04-04T15:31:03.877-04:002011-04-04T15:31:03.877-04:00Crit partners? Priceless
Yeah, I'm thinking o...Crit partners? Priceless <br />Yeah, I'm thinking of the commercial too :)<br />They must complement (that is with an 'e' not an 'i') your writing style, be motivated, and enjoy what they do.<br /><br />They are elusive, the good ones. But they are out there. *Hi Charity:)*Huntresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155372788872245758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568045042407840394.post-72645253838339562432011-04-04T14:07:56.656-04:002011-04-04T14:07:56.656-04:00You are so lucky to have a critique partner that g...You are so lucky to have a critique partner that gets you and your work.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568045042407840394.post-13033438468737561122011-04-04T14:01:45.184-04:002011-04-04T14:01:45.184-04:00CP=Critique Partner, how cool.
it must be very hel...CP=Critique Partner, how cool.<br />it must be very helpful for you to keep your writing in shape.<br /><br />cheers.Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546696605935159862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568045042407840394.post-26527764940420716252011-04-04T13:24:11.332-04:002011-04-04T13:24:11.332-04:00I love this post. The pictures and the gif are hi...I love this post. The pictures and the gif are hilarious and awesome but even more importantly, every word you said is true. A good CP is so important. I have a couple of people who occasionally read things for me and they're great. They have no problem saying something like, "I don't know what you were smoking when you wrote that part, but stop it."<br /><br /><br />M.J. Fifield<br /><a href="http://haleine-paperbackwriter.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">My Pet Blog</a>M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.com