Category: critique group
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Historical or Contemporary Fiction?
After many people told me I looked sick yesterday at church, I gave in and went to the doctor. It was what I thought. I sinus infection. No fever, but just plain miserable. So…I got a steroid shot – those sting, by the way – an antibiotic, and an icky bubble-gum flavored syrup for congestion…
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What’s A Beta Reader?
I keep hearing about beta beaders and wondered what the difference was between a beta reader and a critique partner. So after much googling, I didn’t find a whole lot of difference. Beta Reader: A beta reader is someone who agrees to look over a piece of fiction for spelling, grammar, characterization, and continuity errors. Unlike a true…
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Critiquing At The Writer’s Alley
I’m talking about critiquing over at The Writer’s Alley today. Stop by and share about your critiquing journey.
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Critiquing Does Help!
I am in the midst of editing my first finished novel and have joined a crit group to get some feedback on my work. Can I just say that everyone should have other sets of eyes look at their work at some point? Yes, indeed, you definitely need other people to help you learn how…
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Fatless Friday, Editing and Critiquing
I have good news! I lost another 2.4 pounds, giving me a total of 22.6 pounds. I am so happy with that! Now, for the not so good news. I haven’t edited since Monday. I KNOW!!!! Isn’t that terrible? I haven’t been able to edit at lunch because there have been 2 luncheons and other…
Sherrinda 