Monday, October 7, 2013

Shout Out to My CPs!


I just wanted to take the time out today to thank some great fellow writers who have been kind enough to review my latest works. I’ve had some awesome CPs (critique partners) over the past few weeks reading short-stories of mine while others have read my entire novel manuscript. I can’t express how valuable their feedback and suggestions have been during the revision process.

I especially want to thank Rachna, Milo, J.A., Laurel, Emily, Alex, Jim, and Lynda! A bunch of you gave me some great feedback on my short-stories while others of you read anywhere from one chapter to all of my current work-in-progress, Fort Defiance.  Your honesty and insight has helped make my stories better and I can’t thank you enough for that!

So where do you go to get great critique feedback on your writing? Interested in swapping stories? (I always like to reciprocate and read anything for any author who’s reviewing my work). Who are your favorite CPs?  

14 comments:

  1. A good critique partner is worth his weight in gold!
    I have a couple awesome ones, Rusty and Cassie, who never cease to assist and amuse me.

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  2. Probably the best outcome of having a blog has been connecting with my present critique partners. Honest feedback is invaluable for growth as a writer. :))

    Glad you got some great feedback from everyone!!

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    1. Yes, amen to that wonderful mix of honesty and inspiration:)

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  3. I couldn't be without my CPs! They're worth their weight in gold for pointing out plot holes, unnecessary adverbs, repetition and numerous other sins. I agree that this community is great for meeting such folk and building working relationships.

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  4. It makes me wonder...how did people do all this before blogging and the internet? :)

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  5. I agree with Luanne. My blog has connected me with some truly awesome critique partners.

    Btw, you made critiquing your work easy since your writing was a pleasure to read.

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    1. Thanks Lynda, I hope to be able to return the favor:)

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  6. Yay for finding good CPs-- all the best to you on your way to publication!

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  7. It was my pleasure, Mark! You are a great writer! Thanks for the shout out!

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    1. Thanks! I look forward to seeing your work in print as well:)

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  8. It was my pleasure to and privilege to get to read your Fort Defiance chapter Mark! I've tried to be part of a local writer's group and just felt completely out of place...I think your way of sharing/critiquing is wonderful!

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    1. Yeah, it takes time to find people with whom you and your writing will be compatible. Always happy to read any of your stuff, Jim:)

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