tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post3995804277178227227..comments2024-03-15T09:26:02.796-05:00Comments on PROJECT MAYHEM: The Workings of a Critique GroupProject Mayhemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05154342399869089664noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-1171477530864761432012-01-27T22:45:07.878-06:002012-01-27T22:45:07.878-06:00Thanks Matthew! I will check that out. I like free...Thanks Matthew! I will check that out. I like free!Danahttp://momslifeponderings.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-87889389021840592412012-01-27T15:59:03.600-06:002012-01-27T15:59:03.600-06:00good to hear so many people have readers and onlin...good to hear so many people have readers and online groups, if it isn't working out to have a real-life group. It is tricky to find the right mix, but if you stick with it, it's worth it.dee garretsonhttp://deegarretson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-91798059267640321092012-01-27T05:15:52.779-06:002012-01-27T05:15:52.779-06:00For Dana -
There is a dedicated forum on Nathan ...For Dana - <br /><br />There is a dedicated forum on Nathan Bransford's website for connecting with CPs. Let me find the link ...<br /><br /><a href="http://forums.nathanbransford.com/viewforum.php?f=16&sid=2492e994e03df7207186134e79a66eac" rel="nofollow">Connect with a Critique Partner.</a><br /><br />You have to register for an account, but it's free, and free of spam.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-21244611235224560692012-01-26T21:35:22.709-06:002012-01-26T21:35:22.709-06:00I have yet to find a real-life critique group. Wh...I have yet to find a real-life critique group. When I lived in a different state, I went to a group with some other local writers. While it was encouraging and certainly enjoyable, we all were at different stages in our writing, so it made it difficult to receive (and provide!) valuable critique. My two cents would be to make sure your potential crit partners have similar writing goals and are looking for the same level of critiquing.Marissa Burthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079821721448782710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-75346837223297010292012-01-26T20:01:15.979-06:002012-01-26T20:01:15.979-06:00I am new to novel writing (wip is in 5th revision)...I am new to novel writing (wip is in 5th revision) and would love a critique group. I emailed Hilary and Marissa and they gave me some good suggestions. <br /><br />If anyone else knows of some places to stalk, I mean go to look for partners, please share. Thanks!Dana Ehttp://momlifesponderings.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-81857828334221385302012-01-26T12:53:38.794-06:002012-01-26T12:53:38.794-06:00I belong to an online critique group. We'll pr...I belong to an online critique group. We'll probably never meet in real life; we have members from Australia, New Zealand, Egypt, England, and all over the States. <br /><br />I don't know where I'd be without this group. Every one of them has taught me something different. You're right, we each have our strengths. My mentor is horrible at grammar (I'm helping him with that) but he writes amazing cliffhangers.Annie McMahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03008412049738658869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-39134427095013385112012-01-26T11:51:02.686-06:002012-01-26T11:51:02.686-06:00I like the "we don't often reread" b...I like the "we don't often reread" because I've wondered about that before with my own group.Akosshttp://akossket.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-18697012158902312562012-01-25T18:55:11.490-06:002012-01-25T18:55:11.490-06:00Critique groups have been a lifesaver for me. I be...Critique groups have been a lifesaver for me. I belong to two--one of which has been in existence for about 25 years. (I haven't been a member for that long, don't you worry.) Both groups have different ways of working. In one group, we send our work out and get to read and cogitate and make notes. In the other, we read our pieces aloud (always great to see what works, and what doesn't in front of a live audience.) And I've just joined up with Shannon O'D. as another critique partner!! I'm looking forward to working with her--it's always good to have a fresh pair of eyes on a manuscript.<br /><br />Beyond that, the groups have good camaraderie, and are great supporters. I can't imagine the writing life without them.Michael G-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-42538960870479477812012-01-25T18:10:26.670-06:002012-01-25T18:10:26.670-06:00The third one really would suck if you're forc...The third one really would suck if you're forced to disband because of that member. At least you got back together again without the individual.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-28187035056598770552012-01-25T16:54:48.623-06:002012-01-25T16:54:48.623-06:00I am always looking for new and reliable critique ...I am always looking for new and reliable critique partners. I have a few people who have read for me, but never applied the label "crit partners" on it. I think I'd be open to doing so, as long as I could count on them. Good post, Dee.Mike Winchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771482167997501541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-90307050464377588192012-01-25T12:02:32.705-06:002012-01-25T12:02:32.705-06:00I have two (hi, Mafioso) critique partners, but I ...I have two (hi, Mafioso) critique partners, but I would LOVE to have people I could meet with in real life. Either way, though, it's a definite blessing and MUST to have others to read and comment on what we write. :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-16433087004141095122012-01-25T11:14:29.792-06:002012-01-25T11:14:29.792-06:00It is hard to find people who are close enough to ...It is hard to find people who are close enough to meet. I know some people near me who have found groups by joining the local chapter of SCBWI.Dee Garretsonhttp://deegarretson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-60865403682954846032012-01-25T11:14:17.097-06:002012-01-25T11:14:17.097-06:00I go back and forth between wanting a crit group a...I go back and forth between wanting a crit group and feeling selfish about my time. Right now I have a group of people who beta read all my work. They're all well-educated heavy readers, but none of them are writers.Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-2350488635040404312012-01-25T10:00:11.811-06:002012-01-25T10:00:11.811-06:00I was in an online critique group for a while. Cur...I was in an online critique group for a while. Currently, I have critique partners and we read each others work.Paul Grecihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340974339238587138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-18365657408878729262012-01-25T09:46:07.080-06:002012-01-25T09:46:07.080-06:00I would love to have a group that could meet in re...I would love to have a group that could meet in real life. That would be incredible. I have a loose group, but we don't correspond as much as we used to, so I work one-on-one with some other writers, too.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-73540695790358736102012-01-25T09:38:23.835-06:002012-01-25T09:38:23.835-06:00Writers who won't take the advice of their cri...Writers who won't take the advice of their critique groups aren't really looking for a critique group but are looking for a praise team instead. Just something to think about...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com