tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496267973912420638.post965602612595023603..comments2023-11-05T05:27:49.392-05:00Comments on The Raisin Chronicles: Fiction Friday: Critique GroupsJeanne Estridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13096521122802823385noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496267973912420638.post-33281013314243202072010-03-14T21:52:37.043-04:002010-03-14T21:52:37.043-04:00A strong critique group is a blessing. A weak one ...A strong critique group is a blessing. A weak one is infuriating. When life slows down I'd love to find one. Congrats on yours. <br /><br />As far as what I expect? Not to hear "I liked your story because it reminded me of..." Worst feedback ever.Frogs in my formulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15588651443689809504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496267973912420638.post-78075917452377958952010-03-14T15:45:57.120-04:002010-03-14T15:45:57.120-04:00So how does a critique group help the most advance...So how does a critique group help the most advanced writer in the group? Hopefully there are several advanced writers and they all have various strengths.<br /><br />I really need to find a critique group. I am wrapping up a writing workshop which was helpful but I felt like only one or two others were taking at all as seriously as me. <br /><br />Maybe I take it all too seriously though. ;)Mollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09737883086499020291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496267973912420638.post-84284979811005845932010-03-14T14:28:34.042-04:002010-03-14T14:28:34.042-04:00Personally? I expect people to be honest, and to d...Personally? I expect people to be honest, and to do whatever they've agreed to do. I usually know approximately where my weak points are...Rachel Cotterillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08969719330048416996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496267973912420638.post-19360058505945323272010-03-13T19:23:03.916-05:002010-03-13T19:23:03.916-05:00You said it, sister. One other point. Critique gro...You said it, sister. One other point. Critique groups can be so beneficial, but if everybody in that group focuses only on what's wrong with an ms, and not what's also right with it, it's ultimately destructive to newbies. We more advanced writers need to remember that.<br /><br />Fun limericks.Fragrant Liarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09452052210826471034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496267973912420638.post-29511313205016677582010-03-13T10:31:13.806-05:002010-03-13T10:31:13.806-05:00It sounds like a great place to be. I haven't ...It sounds like a great place to be. I haven't considered myself to be a "real" writer yet, so this blogging thing is the closest I get to a writing group.Everyday Goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00486528297252417282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496267973912420638.post-47186914519411399582010-03-13T08:29:06.425-05:002010-03-13T08:29:06.425-05:00I just leave it to 'whatever'....
:)))I just leave it to 'whatever'....<br /><br />:)))♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496267973912420638.post-64836068692491324822010-03-13T08:21:07.127-05:002010-03-13T08:21:07.127-05:00I'd be your friend, even if you didn't pay...I'd be your friend, even if you didn't pay me. And I am honored that you are in my circle of early readers. I might stare daggers at you when you suggest my characters have issues but only because you are right.<br /><br />Of course, now that you are going to absorb everything Robert McKee has to say--I expect an even higher level of critique. But don't expect a raise!Keylockehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16853476371242292717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496267973912420638.post-32592376575108372772010-03-12T22:34:47.496-05:002010-03-12T22:34:47.496-05:00I know what you mean about critique groups. I nee...I know what you mean about critique groups. I need help, but I need to know how to give help, too. I'm taking a great class on critiquing, which is helping me see the mistakes I'm making in my own manuscript.<br /><br />I've critiqued others' work before and never heard back from them. I thought maybe I was too rude or blunt in my comments. Maybe I was (a main reason I'm taking the class). Or maybe they weren't ready to hear any criticism. <br /><br />Anyway, I joined a critique group on-line (a group that is very active in giving and getting critiques) and once I'm done with the class, I'll feel comfortable submitting my work once I know I can return the favor! <br /><br />I'm glad you're finding your workshop helpful. I hope my group does the same for me.Stacy McKitrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898731847653710759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496267973912420638.post-39915459825104261022010-03-12T21:40:51.936-05:002010-03-12T21:40:51.936-05:00Funny and wise. Congratulations to all.
I found ...Funny and wise. Congratulations to all.<br /><br />I found comments by fellow bloggers as my critique group session. And I enjoyed it so:)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399300464457820101noreply@blogger.com