tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post4440821281367430055..comments2023-12-10T19:04:26.773-08:00Comments on Author2Author: Critique Groups Rock (or Gossip Under the Guise of Progress)Emily Marshallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073350248209507278noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-10921024129890302112008-01-20T06:49:00.000-08:002008-01-20T06:49:00.000-08:00Sherryl, I totally agree - when someone has a succ...Sherryl, I totally agree - when someone has a success in our CG, it totally energizes and boosts everyone else.DeenaMLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093257361683249174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-44197848405780635142008-01-19T16:02:00.000-08:002008-01-19T16:02:00.000-08:00Glad it's not just me who over-uses just! I have t...Glad it's not just me who over-uses just! I have to go back and weed them out every time.<BR/>My CG is wonderful, too. Every time one of us has a success of some kind (usually publishing) that person has to bring a cake. Our group is really supportive, and fun too.Sherrylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405534589743973581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-59377786763161615352008-01-16T09:59:00.000-08:002008-01-16T09:59:00.000-08:00Kate, I don't like to double space my manuscripts ...Kate, I don't like to double space my manuscripts at all. Not until they are finished. It's easier for me to write single spaced. I think it's a mind trick. Single spaced = still working. Double spaced = ready to be critiqued.Emily Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073350248209507278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-77783701888571442042008-01-16T09:58:00.000-08:002008-01-16T09:58:00.000-08:00I agree with all your points, Deena. Excellent lis...I agree with all your points, Deena. Excellent list. CP's are really invaluable and I feel lucky to have great and supportive ones:)<BR/><BR/>They really get you to look at your manuscript in a different light.Emily Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073350248209507278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-24639577659519840642008-01-16T09:35:00.000-08:002008-01-16T09:35:00.000-08:00Mary Ann, that's great that your dh and reader fri...Mary Ann, that's great that your dh and reader friend work for you. You do have someone, even if they're not writers. No CG is better than a bad one.<BR/><BR/>Tina, I was being gracious by only mentioning "smiles" and not also "started." :)<BR/><BR/>Kate, you're VERY lucky you never read my first novel. Only Mo and Melissa did, and bless them for being so kind!DeenaMLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093257361683249174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-61623021437847942222008-01-16T09:15:00.000-08:002008-01-16T09:15:00.000-08:00What a great list! The deadline thing is huge for ...What a great list! The deadline thing is huge for me. There's no way I would've finished my last chapter by now if I didn't know my online crit group was waiting for it. If you're ADD writer like me, crit groups are so good at making you focus. <BR/><BR/>You all can hardly imagine what Deena had to work with when she met me. Her first suggestion was double spacing my manuscripts. I was like, really, people do that? What a neat idea. :)Kate Fallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856887940900664692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-19643295550486809902008-01-16T07:39:00.000-08:002008-01-16T07:39:00.000-08:00Ha ha ha ha about telling all the world my secret ...Ha ha ha ha about telling all the world my secret with the word "smiles"!! Can I help it if my characters are just extremely happy all the time? Ok, you forgot to mention how there were like 200 of the word "start" in Espressologist. Like, Jane couldn't walk across the room, she had to "start walking". Oh man. Yeah, I would never have known if you guys didn't point this stuff out to me (and I still miss it half the time). But I agree-- yay for CPs! I only have great ones too-- no complaints! I only wish I had in-person ones too.Kristina Springerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171504801682649341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-17698374753259316132008-01-16T05:40:00.000-08:002008-01-16T05:40:00.000-08:00Deena, I'm not in a CG, but I totally agree with t...Deena, I'm not in a CG, but I totally agree with the value of deadlines, inspiration, and fresh perspectives. But I especially relate to having people to bounce ideas off and let them gel. I tried a CG a few years ago, but the chemistry wasn't right. It was clear right away that it wasn't going to work. <BR/><BR/>So for now, I'll live vicariously through all of you and let my DH and a very good reader buddy be my critique partners. :)Ghost Girl (aka, Mary Ann)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10104992485564788542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-86596130624078294562008-01-16T05:35:00.000-08:002008-01-16T05:35:00.000-08:00I feel so fortunate that I have never had a bad CP...I feel so fortunate that I have never had a bad CP -- I can imagine how annoying that would be.DeenaMLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093257361683249174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-23932930116275366962008-01-16T05:19:00.000-08:002008-01-16T05:19:00.000-08:00A good CP makes all the difference in the world......A good CP makes all the difference in the world...bad ones can not only steer you in the wrong direction, but suck away the joy of writing. I'm so glad you found people who are right for you!!!Rhonda Helmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11855833088957182413noreply@blogger.com