tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052162367673650724.post67031815837502748..comments2023-06-23T06:52:41.913-07:00Comments on Oh, The Things I've Learned- ANGIE SANDRO: HOW TO FIND AND KEEP A CRITIQUE PARTNERAngie Sandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12942189316705391288noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052162367673650724.post-56425852654619567562012-01-30T07:12:38.131-08:002012-01-30T07:12:38.131-08:00Hi Kela,
I started the same way over at AQC, then ...Hi Kela,<br />I started the same way over at AQC, then moved from critiquing queries to the posting marathon in the spec fiction group where I met my critique partners. AQC is a wonderful resource to connect with others. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and sharing your experience:)Angie Sandrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942189316705391288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052162367673650724.post-78426205356904274862012-01-29T21:57:18.947-08:002012-01-29T21:57:18.947-08:00I started getting my feet wet in the critique pool...I started getting my feet wet in the critique pool by doing queries on Agent Query Connect. That's how I found my first critique group. And from there my second and third. I only recently found one person to critique with, but I love each and everyone of them. Appreciation is definitely the key. Without any of my critique partners I would be so lost.<br />Great post Angie! :)Kela McClellandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802071589628032275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052162367673650724.post-91135986748177377332012-01-29T13:59:31.914-08:002012-01-29T13:59:31.914-08:00You're welcome, Carla, and ditto, sis. Love ya...You're welcome, Carla, and ditto, sis. Love ya much. <br /><br />Thank you so much for always being there for me. For reading multiple versions of my wips, for listening as I vent about plot holes, for catching things I miss. You are much appreciated.Angie Sandrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942189316705391288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052162367673650724.post-24165184175617371462012-01-29T05:51:50.233-08:002012-01-29T05:51:50.233-08:00Great post, Angie. And, thank you for all of your ...Great post, Angie. And, thank you for all of your help!carlaRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09294478134004462905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052162367673650724.post-4257967701892049332012-01-27T10:06:15.923-08:002012-01-27T10:06:15.923-08:00Thank you Paula, Kate, and Joyce. You three are am...Thank you Paula, Kate, and Joyce. You three are amazing critique/beta partners. I'm grateful to have you in my life.Angie Sandrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942189316705391288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052162367673650724.post-73377233615297144442012-01-27T09:44:43.879-08:002012-01-27T09:44:43.879-08:00Fantastic post, Angie. It's so true. It is har...Fantastic post, Angie. It's so true. It is hard to find one or more people you can have a long-term critiquing relationship with. But when you do, they are the medicine your manuscript needs.Joyce Alton / @joycealtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06201548593592822776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052162367673650724.post-76308065840912566792012-01-27T00:01:57.462-08:002012-01-27T00:01:57.462-08:00Well said, sis! The topic your tackling here is im...Well said, sis! The topic your tackling here is important for all writers to know. No matter where we are in our career, we must never forget to have gratitude toward those who've supported us, helped us move forward. You are awesomesauce! I can never say it enough.Kate Evangelistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13329658806888882504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052162367673650724.post-32537353174498058992012-01-26T18:42:34.774-08:002012-01-26T18:42:34.774-08:00I agree 100% Angie, I am new at this critique thin...I agree 100% Angie, I am new at this critique thing both giving and receiving. I never offered my services because I am still learning so much and didn't feel I had much to offer. Thanks to this post and Cassie Mae's comment I am now in the critique business:.) I love that I have found such wonderful people (yourself included) along my journey, with each of you I would still be at step 1. <br /><br /><br />Thanks for posting, very well said!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190164097313748920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052162367673650724.post-75293842007339096082012-01-26T12:21:01.715-08:002012-01-26T12:21:01.715-08:00Hi E.B.,
My hubby just critiqued my first chapter ...Hi E.B.,<br />My hubby just critiqued my first chapter and I wanted to hide under the covers. He broke down each sentence. It was rough. But, I'm now revising based on his suggestions. He can be tough on me, because he knows I'll still love him after he's finished.Angie Sandrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942189316705391288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052162367673650724.post-68441470147850248452012-01-26T11:53:40.759-08:002012-01-26T11:53:40.759-08:00My boyfriend is my best critique partner so far an...My boyfriend is my best critique partner so far and at first he got a lot of anxiety about critiquing me. He kept asking me if I was mad about his critiques and I made sure to reassure him that I wasn't.<br /><br />It's true that critique partners get nervous, especially when they are someone who is also emotionally close to you.E.B. Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03954156488722828443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052162367673650724.post-53434503401692469832012-01-26T10:08:34.738-08:002012-01-26T10:08:34.738-08:00Thank you, JA:) I tend to learn better when I have...Thank you, JA:) I tend to learn better when I have an example before me.Angie Sandrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942189316705391288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052162367673650724.post-82736877497096488202012-01-26T09:29:00.919-08:002012-01-26T09:29:00.919-08:00I love what you said about showing and not telling...I love what you said about showing and not telling applying to critiques as well. Great post!Jennie Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17331827076858223497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052162367673650724.post-9501196452211110092012-01-26T06:52:22.154-08:002012-01-26T06:52:22.154-08:00Hi Cassie Mae,
Thank you for commenting. I your st...Hi Cassie Mae,<br />Thank you for commenting. I your style of critiquing. I get a kick out of reading how someone feels or thinks during a particular scene. <br /><br />If they're laughing during a scene that's supposed to be heartbreaking then I know I did something wrong. It's true, not everyone will appreciate your style. <br /><br />I'm glad you found partners who love you for you:)Angie Sandrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942189316705391288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052162367673650724.post-57597347765948403032012-01-26T06:46:42.838-08:002012-01-26T06:46:42.838-08:00"Remember that the critiquer may be just as a..."Remember that the critiquer may be just as anxious about how their critique is received as you are by receiving it."<br /><br />Amen! I remember getting so super worried about sending my initial critique, hoping that I was helpful. I tend to make a lot of random comments and I was told once that it came off as heckling. Agh! So not what I meant, but then I got such a different response from someone else, saying that she LOVED the running commentary because it let her know what reaction the book was getting, and made her laugh through the constructive criticism. If she hadn't sent me that, I would've stopped critiquing the way I had. Which would have been a shame since I've gained 3 more awesome cp's since then who all love my critiquing style.<br /><br />So it's good to let your cp's know that you appreciate their feedback. <br /><br />(And forgive my rambles, lol)Cassie Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17706774393186819619noreply@blogger.com