tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654572634275982798.post6677701135217104906..comments2023-07-06T08:42:01.186-07:00Comments on Royal Blush Authors: Should you fire your crit partner/s?Z(Aasiyah/Nolwynn)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07199708922659903349noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654572634275982798.post-22008090624297272792009-06-14T14:18:25.959-07:002009-06-14T14:18:25.959-07:00Very informative. I am thankful to have found a co...Very informative. I am thankful to have found a couple CPs from whom I can expect honesty AND encouragement and after working together for a while know each others' weaknesses adn strengths.<br /> <br />I have had an issue with possible plagiarism. I say possible because we sometimes think we're the first ones to use a certain phrase when, in fact, it's probably come from our subconscious through our reading. But when a writer remarks that the phrase is killer... and then uses it in the same context, it's difficult to regain that trust. <br /><br />Protecting the work, both your own and the other author's is an important part of the CP relationship. <br /><br />Great thoughts to discuss with critique partners, TJ, especially coming from an editor. <br />Thanks!<br />MarleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654572634275982798.post-86794577718813035522009-06-11T09:10:00.022-07:002009-06-11T09:10:00.022-07:00Wow, many points to think about. Foolishly, I neve...Wow, many points to think about. Foolishly, I never gave much thought to the plagiarism thing. So now I have that to freak out over. But I like what Rebecca added about changing every little thing at first. I did that too. Especially shooting for the erotic market. I get a lot of 'not hot enough', 'way too naughty', 'need more sex', 'need more story, less sex'. My stories were a colorful delete/add nightmare. I've settled down and decided that, until it's in the hands of an editor, the choice is mine. Great helpful post. <br />GemAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654572634275982798.post-87992858116593867072009-06-10T16:50:37.537-07:002009-06-10T16:50:37.537-07:00I think the whole critique group thing can be comp...I think the whole critique group thing can be complicated. I've gotten to the point where I can find mine very useful because I sort of decide what I agree with and what I don't. <br />In the beginning, when I was first writing, I changed every small thing people told me. Now, I know better. <br />This knowledge came when I did sell a work of mine and the editor had me changing things back to how I had originally written them. <br />But there is a lot of help available from my critique group that is beneficial and I'm grateful to have it. <br />I do love having my critique partner, she pays close attention to my work, follows it from start to finish, and tells me when its not my best work or best voice. <br /><br />This was a very helpful blog, TJ, and helped me. ThanksRebecca Roycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14556741805325106199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654572634275982798.post-69651167945213128122009-06-09T10:15:01.108-07:002009-06-09T10:15:01.108-07:00Great blog post, T.J.
I think critique groups are...Great blog post, T.J.<br /><br />I think critique groups are only as good as the knowledge they have about writing. My first critique group were all beginning writers, and some of us stayed together for ten years. We learned a lot from each other, but there comes a time when you just have to move on. It's hard to do because you become very comfortable with one another.<br /><br />This group didn't hurt each other, but we didn't learn enough from one another. Some of the writers advanced faster than others, some moved on and others just quit. <br /><br />What I think hurt us the most was the one or two published authors who were adamant in their opinions. With these people there's only one way or the high way. <br /><br />Contests were another hazard because some of those judges were not at all helpful, and just loved to rewrite your story for you. <br /><br />T.J., I'm sure that if I hadn't met you that I would never have been published. I consider myself blessed to have found you and your sisters, and that you were willing to take the time to help me to learn this difficult craft.<br /><br />Thanks a million.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654572634275982798.post-23363555764110486172009-06-09T05:47:20.587-07:002009-06-09T05:47:20.587-07:00Loved your blog. It definitely gives me something...Loved your blog. It definitely gives me something to think about regarding my current critique groups and how we can be more effective. It also reminds me to ask my group, for the type of feedback I'm looking for, as well as ask them what type of feedback they want or need from me. Great reminders, thanks.Sharonnoreply@blogger.com