tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758308854209130362.post6536500723813906973..comments2023-11-28T10:21:47.318+00:00Comments on Paula Martin - Romance Author: Critique PartnersPaula Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758308854209130362.post-90780023636713751012011-04-05T03:21:40.079+01:002011-04-05T03:21:40.079+01:00Wow...I'd love to be a critique partner. I lo...Wow...I'd love to be a critique partner. I love editing documents. Maybe someday I'll be asked. :-) Great post.<br /><br />Lisa<br /><a href="http://inspiredbylisa.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">InspiredbyLisa</a>Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14287714494263781046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758308854209130362.post-68695009232298959292011-04-05T02:22:37.564+01:002011-04-05T02:22:37.564+01:00What a great tribute to your Critique Partners. CP...What a great tribute to your Critique Partners. CPs are invaluable. I love critiquing because I love helping others and I love get critiques even more. Awesome post!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17323788304469008867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758308854209130362.post-42678274356634008382011-04-05T00:51:12.341+01:002011-04-05T00:51:12.341+01:00Mist - I enjoy critiquing with my CPs, I have a go...Mist - I enjoy critiquing with my CPs, I have a good relationship with both of them, and I try to help them as much as they help me.<br /><br />Words Crafter - whatever stage you're at, a CP can help/advise/support you.<br /><br />Susan - we all need that objective eye to look at our work and see the things we've missed.<br /><br />Marie - we all get too close to our characters and however much we try to step back, that other more objective eye of a CP is so valuable!Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758308854209130362.post-22460750216123988772011-04-05T00:12:11.338+01:002011-04-05T00:12:11.338+01:00Visiting from the A to Z Challenge. Hi!
Good post...Visiting from the A to Z Challenge. Hi!<br /><br />Good post. I'm too close to my characters (admitting is the first step, right? Right?!). At this point, a critique partner may be good for me. Starting another book would be even better. :)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Marie at the CheetahMarie Reardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13653459061863869033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758308854209130362.post-60484569493502207172011-04-04T23:58:16.076+01:002011-04-04T23:58:16.076+01:00I really need people to point out my overused word...I really need people to point out my overused words and passive verbs. Love those critique groups.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758308854209130362.post-1823368097463026742011-04-04T23:36:43.233+01:002011-04-04T23:36:43.233+01:00I'm not at a place where I need a crit partner...I'm not at a place where I need a crit partner yet, but you're right. They're invaluable! <br /><br />Great shout out to them!!!The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758308854209130362.post-66062776816817093992011-04-04T21:51:30.428+01:002011-04-04T21:51:30.428+01:00Critiquing is probably one of the hardest things t...Critiquing is probably one of the hardest things to do, yet it it's extremely helpful. Have fun with your writing!Emily Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173337813628626227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758308854209130362.post-79908716051799125002011-04-04T21:46:18.799+01:002011-04-04T21:46:18.799+01:00Hi Toni and Ruth
Honesty is essential otherwise th...Hi Toni and Ruth<br />Honesty is essential otherwise there's no point in having your work critiqued or in critiquing someone else's. I try to be positive about the good things, and offer constructive criticism when I feel something's not right.Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758308854209130362.post-28063814269360221862011-04-04T20:25:59.876+01:002011-04-04T20:25:59.876+01:00It's always important to get honest feedback.It's always important to get honest feedback.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15051904118383493849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758308854209130362.post-7996311931786437572011-04-04T20:01:35.012+01:002011-04-04T20:01:35.012+01:00Happy Mother's Day!
I've been writing for...Happy Mother's Day!<br /><br />I've been writing for eight years and it's been tough finding a GOOD CP. I'm thankful everyday that I have one who's honest and just as commited to her writing as I am.<br /><br />Similar to Ana's comment, I believe CP's, editors, and agents, all fall into the same category as a "marriage". The results are only as good as what you put into it.Toni Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03121044112674293534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758308854209130362.post-49261922150508505312011-04-04T16:47:44.932+01:002011-04-04T16:47:44.932+01:00Thanks, all. I well remember the days of writing ...Thanks, all. I well remember the days of writing in isolation, so I really appreciate my CPs!Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758308854209130362.post-31408412098184311382011-04-04T15:50:19.527+01:002011-04-04T15:50:19.527+01:00That's an interesting insight into something I...That's an interesting insight into something I've never really considered before.<br />I'm certainly learning more than the alphabet from your posts, Paula! :)Michelle Dalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346673946123350689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758308854209130362.post-88518982945682742242011-04-04T13:15:57.537+01:002011-04-04T13:15:57.537+01:00Being a CP is like being a friend or a lover. It t...Being a CP is like being a friend or a lover. It takes commitment and openness, and the rewards are fantastic.Ana Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325215832587691886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758308854209130362.post-55916476947848149252011-04-04T12:48:17.107+01:002011-04-04T12:48:17.107+01:00Well done those wonderful critique partners! I agr...Well done those wonderful critique partners! I agree, having someone give an honest opinion and see work with a fresh pair of eyes is so important.<br /><br />You are one of my A-Z highlights for today! :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309191526500602452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758308854209130362.post-76832069735556728272011-04-04T11:28:04.397+01:002011-04-04T11:28:04.397+01:00Hi,
Nice Tribute! ;)
best
FHi,<br /><br />Nice Tribute! ;)<br /><br />best<br />FFrancine Howarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326542867876257042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758308854209130362.post-32815233833717119842011-04-04T10:55:28.361+01:002011-04-04T10:55:28.361+01:00hi Paula,
I agree, finding CPs helps not just wit ...hi Paula,<br />I agree, finding CPs helps not just wit the writing but with the whole process (or should that be struggle?) of writing.<br />cheers,<br />mood<br /><a href="http://moodywriting.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Moody Writing</a>mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.com