tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post2797658486246718932..comments2024-02-21T05:25:03.233-05:00Comments on Adventures in YA Publishing: Post-Pitch Wars Critique Partner Match UpMartina Boonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-6987172535870507852016-08-25T20:26:51.638-04:002016-08-25T20:26:51.638-04:00I personally like to have a smaller number of CPs ...I personally like to have a smaller number of CPs who read everything I write (and I read everything they write). I have two CPs I'm really close with and trust implicitly, and when I need to make big changes or to get in depth feedback on a deadline, I go to them.<br /><br />But I also have about half a dozen regular CPs/beta readers, who will give less in depth feedback--more like general reader impressions, which is really helpful for when I've worked intensively with my other CPs on something and need a fresh perspective.<br /><br />Finding writer friends to fulfill each role is a matter of trial and error, so when you're at the beginning of your search, it's helpful to swap sample chapters with lots of people! Not everyone will be a fit for you and your writing/critiquing style, and it's perfectly okay to swap and then say thanks but no thanks, so long as you're friendly and up front about it.<br /><br />I hope that answer was helpful!<br /><br />~Laura Weymouth<br />AYAP Contest CoordinatorAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464339954709884582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-74004059452270232852016-08-25T18:45:48.971-04:002016-08-25T18:45:48.971-04:00First of all, thank you so much for doing this. I ...First of all, thank you so much for doing this. I didn't get to Pitch Wars this year, but I've been thinking I needed some Critique Partners for a while now, so this is extremely helpful. Question - what do you think is a good number of Critique Partners to have at one time? I know you're going to say everyone is different, but what are your ideas? Thanks again.Amanda K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04403399802078125794noreply@blogger.com