tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791084360727373309.post3301842554335728967..comments2023-09-27T08:59:17.508-05:00Comments on The Lesser Key of Tere: No Writer is an Island; Or, The Importance of Earnest Crit BuddiesTere Kirklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13562750950130316280noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791084360727373309.post-57938814084787837872011-10-28T18:19:03.490-05:002011-10-28T18:19:03.490-05:00I love my critique group. We just met today and th...I love my critique group. We just met today and the face time with them in invaluable. Just as working with beta readers offers a completely different take on my writing. I wouldn't be the writer I am today without both.Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791084360727373309.post-30082107328170843822011-10-21T10:10:36.996-05:002011-10-21T10:10:36.996-05:00You're lucky to have found such a great crit g...You're lucky to have found such a great crit group. I have to rely on my sister. Sigh. We've swapped mss before, but I read Evangeline in third person. If you want me to read it again, drop me an email. mmcmurry (at) leglue (dot) comChelly Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10795244697037344432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791084360727373309.post-8156278532625275952011-10-20T18:36:04.460-05:002011-10-20T18:36:04.460-05:00My critique partners are absolutely essential. I t...My critique partners are absolutely essential. I trust them so much, and I love they way they either catch something funky, force me to think through a plot hole, or compliment me when I do something right. Their value is immeasurable.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791084360727373309.post-32912308645359337232011-10-20T18:35:01.377-05:002011-10-20T18:35:01.377-05:00I really enjoy reading how much everyone's cri...I really enjoy reading how much everyone's crit partner(s) helps them and the relationships of each. I also was interested to read about Beta readers as I never really had those. But I can see how they would be helpful.Margie Gelbwasserhttp://www.margiewrites.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791084360727373309.post-43253815983604180072011-10-20T08:40:08.827-05:002011-10-20T08:40:08.827-05:00All my crit partners I've found through bloggi...All my crit partners I've found through blogging and twitter somehow. Which is interesting, considering I maintain that I'm a rather anti-social blogger :-PAlexandra Shostakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11517091878608894496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791084360727373309.post-3679036733079632772011-10-20T01:51:10.668-05:002011-10-20T01:51:10.668-05:00Stupid blogger wasn't letting me comment!
I a...Stupid blogger wasn't letting me comment!<br /><br />I agree! Where would we be without Abby? Love you guys LONG TIME!Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444920778218867295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791084360727373309.post-77719471206378289782011-10-19T20:07:01.055-05:002011-10-19T20:07:01.055-05:00I'd be willing to beta read for you. I read mo...I'd be willing to beta read for you. I read mostly YA Paranormal. You're welcome to email me at renee.pinner@gmail.comRenee Pinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04790041428775629226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791084360727373309.post-37506461636712628892011-10-19T19:11:50.330-05:002011-10-19T19:11:50.330-05:00Anon, I guess the most important distinction in my...Anon, I guess the most important distinction in my mind, and others may have a different opinion on this, is that a beta reader is someone who reads your work for the first time, with a fresh eye. A crit partner is a different sort of relationship. <br /><br />While I've swapped with betas before, and I've had betas read more than one story of mine, my crit buddies are the ones who see the same novel change over time. They are the ones who know what I'm working on most of the time, and I know the same about them. <br /><br />So I guess the difference is trust is the most important thing in finding a crit partner, while a beta reader offers something that your crit partner can only give you once per work: a fresh perspective. Which is worth its weight in gold.Tere Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562750950130316280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791084360727373309.post-24441807067673910552011-10-19T16:37:38.617-05:002011-10-19T16:37:38.617-05:00This is SUCH a relevant post to my life right now!...This is SUCH a relevant post to my life right now! Just wrote you :)Sophia Changhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946233873722107937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791084360727373309.post-16795882736704889032011-10-19T13:29:40.925-05:002011-10-19T13:29:40.925-05:00It sounds like you have an awesome group there! I ...It sounds like you have an awesome group there! I totally need an organized person to keep me on point. Haha.<br /><br />Good luck with revisions and finding a new beta! I'm curious to how your story has changed, but Real Life is kicking my butt so much right now. :PKrispyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492607213249874138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791084360727373309.post-71365636242531915092011-10-19T12:01:37.025-05:002011-10-19T12:01:37.025-05:00abby, who is the organized one
That is hilarious...<i>abby, who is the organized one</i> <br /><br />That is hilarious. I think that's the first time those words have all been used in the same sentence. ;)<br /><br />My critters have definitely helped shape my writing for the better. Couldn't do this without mine. :)Abby Annishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05543937393055900844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791084360727373309.post-5734362395898959632011-10-19T11:48:40.740-05:002011-10-19T11:48:40.740-05:00"non-writer folk" Lol That sounds like M..."non-writer folk" Lol That sounds like Muggles or something.<br /><br />Other than that, very sweet post : )Plamena Schmidthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14222695582552877560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791084360727373309.post-50994039659257846942011-10-19T09:54:41.143-05:002011-10-19T09:54:41.143-05:00What is the difference between a beta reader and a...What is the difference between a beta reader and a crit partner?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791084360727373309.post-40675019451908015352011-10-19T09:52:28.249-05:002011-10-19T09:52:28.249-05:00It's funny how one feels closer to one's c...It's funny how one feels closer to one's crit partners than to beta readers. To me, there's a fine line between the two.<br /><br />Good luck finding another beta partner!Sandra Ulbrich Almazanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365908651235829765noreply@blogger.com