Novels are Fluid

Category: Writing

I remember my early critique days. I would get all of these suggestions but I was closed off to them.

I would say, “They don’t understand!” or “This is the only way this story can be told!” or even “What? I’m not doing that!”

It took me a while to realize that my novel is not something [...]

Receiving Critique Feedback

Category: Writing

So this is the final part of my Critique Group blog series. In the first part, I talked about what makes a good critique group. Last week in the second part, I gave a few tips on how to give critique feedback.
This week, I’m going to talk about how to receive critique feedback, which can [...]

Giving Critique Feedback

Category: Writing

This is Part 2 of 3 of my Critique Group series. In the first part, I talked about some characteristics (for me) that make a good critique group. I even had the pleasure of author Becky Levine stopping by. If you are starting a group or joining one, you should definitely pick up her book, [...]

Critique Groups

Category: Writing

This past Saturday, I met with my critique group. I’ve known most of these writers a good few years and so it was great to see all of them and catch up with them on their work.
One of the writers just signed a contract and she brought her LONG editorial letter. Another one is getting [...]


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