critiquing group

  • How to get the most out of your critiquing group

    In my last two posts, I talked quite a bit about the pros and cons of critique groups, and also about their limitations.  I’ve had bad experiences in the past that make me pretty apprehensive and bitter about them.  However,… Continue reading

  • Critiquing groups: their jobs and limitations

    A critiquing group has the kind of power that can either buoy up or weigh down a budding writer just trying to learn and improve.  If there s one thing you can take from my words, it would be this:… Continue reading

  • Pros and cons of a critiquing group

    As you can probably tell, I’m not a huge fan of critiquing groups.  This is only my own personal experience with them, though.  When used properly, they’re an irreplaceable part of a writer’s journey to better writing.  But when they’re… Continue reading

  • How to deal with negative reviews 

    So, the time has come. You get a notification for your posted fanfic/short story/novel and you go to check out the review only to find out that it’s — gasp —negative?!  That weird whirlwind of anger, shame, and indignation you’re… Continue reading