This morning, I'm off to the latest GSHW meeting at the East Brunswick Library in New Jersey, where award winning editor, Ellen Datlow (aka ( Read more... )

As I mentioned on Sunday, I've decided to put THE CRITIQUEE'S CHARTER up on the FindAWritingGroup.com website (if you'd like to offer your suggestions for item #12, click here).

THE CRITIQUER'S PROMISE
At the moment, I don't have anything for folks on the other side of the critique fence.  With that in mind, I'd like your help in drafting THE  ( Read more... )

Much as I’m looking forward to Saturday’s GSHW meeting with John Joseph Adams, I’m a little nervous about the get together with my critique group, which takes place on the same day, after the after-meeting nosh at the local diner.

I’ll be receiving feedback on Waking up Jack Thunder from my beta readers. I’ve seen enough critiques over the last ( Read more... )

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Thanks for all the feedback on how people see their role as a critiquer.

I’d say there’s near universal agreement on the main issues.

Find out what kind of feedback/criticism is wanted.

Everyone seems to tailor their critique to the perceived skill level of the individual concerned, but the areas covered were everything from basic grammar to ( Read more... )

Using a good critique group is an excellent way to get  an appraisal of your work. 
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