tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post5004085817369683471..comments2024-03-11T16:14:49.158-07:00Comments on Don't pet me, I'm writing: 4 reasons to give as good as you get with critique partnersTAWNA FENSKEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468819219529035563noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-6892619134036058482011-05-12T05:32:53.107-07:002011-05-12T05:32:53.107-07:00I would really like to read today's post, but ...I would really like to read today's post, but I'm guessing blogger is being just as mean to you as it is to me.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-66186398761605478662011-05-11T17:06:10.201-07:002011-05-11T17:06:10.201-07:00Great post :) I think it is best to do a 50/50 s...Great post :) I think it is best to do a 50/50 split but sometimes that gets a little off kilter, like if one partner has a looming deadline. It's just like any relationship you have to make sure everyone is being taken care of.Mary Kate Leahyhttp://houseoflaoch.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-6086202893363699122011-05-11T12:34:50.618-07:002011-05-11T12:34:50.618-07:00The give and take should go both ways, but I'v...The give and take should go both ways, but I've had situations where it's all take or all give for a time, but it always evens out in the end. You reap what you sow.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536293384635588296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-28424950776336154582011-05-11T12:23:01.000-07:002011-05-11T12:23:01.000-07:00I like doing beta reads, since most of my study is...I like doing beta reads, since most of my study is in story structure, and many of my critique partners don't have that background. They also each have different perspectives when they look at mine, giving me multiple ways to look at my WIP.<br /><br />In general, both ways are fun!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089536676983697237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-9085085844609072472011-05-11T12:17:26.447-07:002011-05-11T12:17:26.447-07:00Sorry, browser froze and same comment was posted t...Sorry, browser froze and same comment was posted three times.Jacqvernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010653576746198205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-85090359664984371772011-05-11T12:16:01.652-07:002011-05-11T12:16:01.652-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jacqvernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010653576746198205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-82193457618358310682011-05-11T12:15:57.925-07:002011-05-11T12:15:57.925-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jacqvernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010653576746198205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-54454249237692050412011-05-11T12:15:40.482-07:002011-05-11T12:15:40.482-07:00It's a good exercise and learning process to c...It's a good exercise and learning process to critique others' writing. One gets to improve reviewing, editing and even learn points that might never cross one's mind.<br /><br />Thank you for the post :)Jacqvernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010653576746198205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-90075546577972079782011-05-11T11:10:29.418-07:002011-05-11T11:10:29.418-07:00I've been blessed with two awesome critique pa...I've been blessed with two awesome critique partners. I learn so much from them, both when I read their work and when I receive their feedback on mine.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-66522372957508415392011-05-11T10:18:28.476-07:002011-05-11T10:18:28.476-07:00Love the critique process… it's the one thing ...Love the critique process… it's the one thing I looked forward to in writing classes. Most of us have / had critique partners who we respect(ed) and value(ed) their opinions. It's a give-n-take process that when it works, there's nothing any better. It almost makes me want to go back to school…. I said almost.Lynnannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942163569008867516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-65595392296880101562011-05-11T07:38:04.919-07:002011-05-11T07:38:04.919-07:00I love taking and I love giving - and most of all ...I love taking and I love giving - and most of all I love the discussions during the writing. Alas, I have no crit partners that swing both ways, which I dearly regret. If anyone's interested, give a shout.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869145555938203736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-40851408704548231612011-05-11T07:20:09.509-07:002011-05-11T07:20:09.509-07:00I think giving is getting. Like you pointed out (i...I think giving is getting. Like you pointed out (in a much more amusing way) I learn so much from critiquing other people and often go back to find the same mistakes in my own work. It's important to keep the old noggin as sharp as possible.Trisha Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00356610648183348015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-44709361626108206352011-05-11T06:58:36.640-07:002011-05-11T06:58:36.640-07:00I am new at the critique exchange. I got lucky. I&...I am new at the critique exchange. I got lucky. I'm involved with a really good critique er. <br />I like both give and take. I critique her and I realize - hey I need to look at my own conflict dynamic.<br />I receive her critique and I know, it's making my WIP better.Judy,Judy,Judy.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09096626656997443201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-87138324960599672132011-05-11T06:23:51.890-07:002011-05-11T06:23:51.890-07:00I will say that it can be incredibly enlightening ...I will say that it can be incredibly enlightening to read while critiquing. It's not quite like any other type of reading. You really have to use a precise eye, and if you take the time to do it properly there is nothing that teaches you more about writing, at least not for me.<br /><br />My own critique group is still trying to figure things out. We were exchanging sections only at first, which really helped to focus on the writing, and line edits and details like that. But then we switched to exchanging entire novels, which is far better for big picture stuff like pacing and character arc.<br /><br />I think there are advantages to both methods.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-46170064836836827262011-05-11T06:14:20.188-07:002011-05-11T06:14:20.188-07:00Pencil me in for sometime next month. ;)
I do kno...Pencil me in for sometime next month. ;)<br /><br />I do know exactly what you mean about critiquing other writers -- it's way easier to see the rough edges in somebody else's work. And then, if you're lucky, you can apply what you've noticed to fixing your own. <br /><br />Giving --> Getting.Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576828490765434497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-81471935951282261702011-05-11T05:53:36.994-07:002011-05-11T05:53:36.994-07:00I think I spend too much time here. I know which c...I think I spend too much time here. I know which critique partner your talking about. lol. <br /><br />I agree totally. Especially on do-it-yourself. I always feel my MS is a reasonable effort. Then I go read something else, and I'll find one weakpoint and it will expose 43 of mine. <br /><br />I think I learn more critiquing/reading than from the writing itself...Claire Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354840714847021685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-37452927413510337112011-05-11T04:31:48.003-07:002011-05-11T04:31:48.003-07:00I'm told I give good critique. I'd like t...I'm told I give good critique. I'd like to think I can take it, too.<br /><br />I have great First Reader. She can put her finger on what's wrong and confusing in a scene without making me want to cry, rage, or give up. She and I have different styles (and genres), but she always remembers that it's <i>my</i> story. <br /><br />Back off -- she's mine!Sarah Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13265589529909793312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-65502458809549627122011-05-11T03:40:25.246-07:002011-05-11T03:40:25.246-07:00I love critiquing far more than getting critiqued....I love critiquing far more than getting critiqued. It is probably a result of years of teaching English. <br /><br />The only downside is when I have a critique partner who either cannot take criticism (ANY criticism) and/or who cannot read without making it clear how much he/she HATES everything about my writing--every single character, the overall plot, the setting, even the dialogue.<br /><br />Only had BOTH of these once, though. And I still found that reading this writer's work was helpful (and her scathing criticism was also somewhat helpful, once I'd gotten over the sobbing).<br /><br />I love critiquing, especially because it gives me a chance to feel the purpose behind another author's work... and help that author be as successful in fulfilling the purpose as possible. Just as you say, very often I'll see a weakness in someone else's work, only to realize it's in mine, too!Dr. Cheryl Carvajalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323455180953109460noreply@blogger.com