tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post2403232084961789326..comments2024-02-21T05:25:03.233-05:00Comments on Adventures in YA Publishing: The Benefits of Constructive Criticism and Critique Partners by Kimberly Ann MillerMartina Boonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-36435792956548028892013-03-20T20:44:41.881-04:002013-03-20T20:44:41.881-04:00I would never have made it this far without my onl...I would never have made it this far without my online critique group The Cudas. We are a mashup of a few other groups that combined, and in fact, three other Scene 13ers are members. We've been together for about 8 years overall. Some of us have met in person, some not..but I can tell you this--these ladies are more than meer partners--they have become some of my closest and dearest friends.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00725012086692924891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-10382128557629431532013-03-20T20:30:52.978-04:002013-03-20T20:30:52.978-04:00You nailed it - accepting criticism with grace is ...You nailed it - accepting criticism with grace is key. Your critic partners sound great.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02101838757326876119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-56678426925884588712013-03-19T20:17:03.673-04:002013-03-19T20:17:03.673-04:00The right CP and beta readers are priceless. The o...The right CP and beta readers are priceless. The one method I've seen lately for getting feedback, which makes me cringe, is the self published author who edits based on reviews. This is NOT the time you should be editing your book. That should happen BEFORE you self publish it!!!!Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-79297834681567459572013-03-19T16:44:53.958-04:002013-03-19T16:44:53.958-04:00My CPs and beta readers are amazing. They all just...My CPs and beta readers are amazing. They all just helped me out with my MG, and I was blown away by their comments. The book is so much better because of them.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-85301776382796728922013-03-19T16:37:13.984-04:002013-03-19T16:37:13.984-04:00Awesome post and really important advice! I love m...Awesome post and really important advice! I love my crit partner. I don't know what I'd do without her.Dorothy Dreyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07359417869474783409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-4833163334167104452013-03-19T13:27:07.145-04:002013-03-19T13:27:07.145-04:00Great post! And great advice for writers!Great post! And great advice for writers!Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-74643031206205958902013-03-19T11:47:38.213-04:002013-03-19T11:47:38.213-04:00Another advantage of a live crit group is having s...Another advantage of a live crit group is having somebody to vent to when it's all going wrong, wrong, wrong! Or to celebrate when it's going right. My group's been together for 8 or 9 years, and we utterly rely on one another. <br /><br />Great post!Ellen Booraemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12751047743172852013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-41829987794526152532013-03-19T11:40:29.052-04:002013-03-19T11:40:29.052-04:00Having the right crit partners means everything! I...Having the right crit partners means everything! I'm forever grateful for their hard work and dedication. Toni Kerrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09713140116596669304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-70597180811572309702013-03-19T11:36:14.197-04:002013-03-19T11:36:14.197-04:00Critique partners are lifesavers! This is a goldmi...Critique partners are lifesavers! This is a goldmine of information on where to find them. Thanks so much, Kimmie! It's wonderful information, too, about exchanging a few chapters before committing. A good CP relationship has to be based on mutual trust and the critiiquing styles (and goals) have to be compatible. Martina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-62174578810449354422013-03-19T10:04:24.251-04:002013-03-19T10:04:24.251-04:00Wonderful post. I was lucky to find amazing CPs wh...Wonderful post. I was lucky to find amazing CPs when we were part of a huge crit group that was too overwhelming. Once we clicked, we started our own smaller group and we've been together for the last 10 yearsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04792547098577357461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-43587772875409753952013-03-19T09:57:43.844-04:002013-03-19T09:57:43.844-04:00Great post. I agree 100% with swapping only a few ...Great post. I agree 100% with swapping only a few chapters at first with new CP's to see if you are a good fit before committing to the whole ms. People aren't always a good match for a whole slew of reasons -- writing style, edge, content, genre, etc... It's not a reflection on the writer's ability or the CP's, just a simple matter of not connecting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10736441732672508192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-23360389455690195852013-03-19T07:47:41.685-04:002013-03-19T07:47:41.685-04:00Good post! Crit partners are vital. For SF/fantasy...Good post! Crit partners are vital. For SF/fantasy authors, I would add the Online Writing Workshop for SF, Fantasy, and Horror. I'm a long-time member. In addition to improving my craft, I've also met a lot of other writers through OWW.Sandra Ulbrich Almazanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365908651235829765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-23650592797677385032013-03-19T07:34:25.831-04:002013-03-19T07:34:25.831-04:00Thank you so much for hosting me today! It was a p...Thank you so much for hosting me today! It was a pleasure! Kimmy :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745302400759911758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-52703470519526583582013-03-19T07:24:08.619-04:002013-03-19T07:24:08.619-04:00Thanks for all the tips on where to find critique ...Thanks for all the tips on where to find critique groups. And you're right, they are essential. I also have an online CP but am also re-starting up a group that meets face to face. I like being able to meet and have a conversation about the critique. It's really helpful.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com