tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post8187359242261326722..comments2023-10-26T06:14:48.554-04:00Comments on Down Under Wonderings: Critique Giveaway and a bonus!SM Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546994863993080465noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-41525165620414161362012-09-01T21:51:40.580-04:002012-09-01T21:51:40.580-04:00Would love to win this for my husband
Missyingling...Would love to win this for my husband<br />Missyingling@yahoo.com<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-24988599954826320712012-08-26T13:09:20.330-04:002012-08-26T13:09:20.330-04:00Depends on what kind of group you want, Connie. I ...Depends on what kind of group you want, Connie. I have two really different groups I belong to: One is a full-manuscript critique group that clinics online four times a year. It includes agented / published authors, and wannabes like me. It's the most valuable group in terms of feedback on my manuscript, but also a LOT of work. But if you're interested in that sort of thing, just google "Full manuscript critique group". There are several out there and you can apply to be a part of most of them no matter where you live. Most, like ours, require an application (which includes writing samples and a sample critique done by you). <br /><br />The other group I belong to meets weekly and we read scenes to each other. More of a support / advice group. If that's what you're after, you'll need to google your local region.<br /><br />I definitely recommend critique groups. But you might have to shop around before you find one that works for you. I've been involved in a couple that weren't really productive. Good luck!AimeeLSalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17763596557256341788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-65272399170101185272012-08-26T12:04:30.158-04:002012-08-26T12:04:30.158-04:00Wow. What a great contest! Thanks.Wow. What a great contest! Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980767832156732097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-9776198180930367142012-08-26T06:12:55.069-04:002012-08-26T06:12:55.069-04:00Editors are indispensable! Thanks for a wonderful ...Editors are indispensable! Thanks for a wonderful giveaway! :)Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06288802923434609582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-90008267575847776142012-08-25T05:15:22.666-04:002012-08-25T05:15:22.666-04:00Very interesting I've never even thought of hi...Very interesting I've never even thought of hiring an editor!Trinityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00028407432627422099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-31447095529096350802012-08-24T20:56:17.872-04:002012-08-24T20:56:17.872-04:00I'm not a writer, but I LOVE reading posts lik...I'm not a writer, but I LOVE reading posts like these, especially learning how you ended up as a freelancer.Shelver506https://www.blogger.com/profile/01766003186139844901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-25452362546146436062012-08-24T13:52:45.895-04:002012-08-24T13:52:45.895-04:00It can be really tough to find a reliable and know...It can be really tough to find a reliable and knowledgeable critique group. Any advice on that front? I believe in the value of a professional critique, but I also think that a group could provide a variety of opinions and insights.Connie B. Dowellhttp://www.bookechoes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-2983777330854649012012-08-24T12:20:15.528-04:002012-08-24T12:20:15.528-04:00Thanks for the opportunity! Thanks for the opportunity! Laurie Litwinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-31748780161576535052012-08-21T19:56:56.549-04:002012-08-21T19:56:56.549-04:00Thank you for the tips and for giving us a chance ...Thank you for the tips and for giving us a chance to have our first chapter critiqued. :)Hubert Vasquez Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09871264416883984977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-71763830253688177402012-08-21T19:54:54.982-04:002012-08-21T19:54:54.982-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Hubert Vasquez Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09871264416883984977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-61361910033817575792012-08-21T18:39:50.608-04:002012-08-21T18:39:50.608-04:00Ahh, I would love a first chapter critique. That w...Ahh, I would love a first chapter critique. That would be so helpful. Thank you for the giveaway again, Sharon!Meaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09740882205419149852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-80249225047649288592012-08-21T18:37:30.525-04:002012-08-21T18:37:30.525-04:00This is extremely cool. Thanks for the giveaway! :...This is extremely cool. Thanks for the giveaway! :DHannah Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461446395124108041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-11446922175006661692012-08-21T18:24:30.202-04:002012-08-21T18:24:30.202-04:00Weighing the pros and cons of a critique are reall...Weighing the pros and cons of a critique are really important, especially if someone is offering professional services. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-41062804224747173252012-08-21T17:32:03.129-04:002012-08-21T17:32:03.129-04:00Thanks for such great information.Thanks for such great information.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699598613953329819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-20482087766007484422012-08-21T15:52:15.726-04:002012-08-21T15:52:15.726-04:00You're a sweetie :)You're a sweetie :)AimeeLSalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17763596557256341788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-27601741226317726812012-08-21T15:04:51.795-04:002012-08-21T15:04:51.795-04:00Good tips for finding a freelance editor, thanks!Good tips for finding a freelance editor, thanks!David Harrisonhttp://www.davidharrisononline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-36789684110591196902012-08-21T13:36:12.654-04:002012-08-21T13:36:12.654-04:00Great tips and giveaway! Aimee, you rock as usual ...Great tips and giveaway! Aimee, you rock as usual :)EM Castellanhttp://emcastellan.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-16142126044729475102012-08-21T13:33:58.922-04:002012-08-21T13:33:58.922-04:00Always looking for another set of eyes to look at ...Always looking for another set of eyes to look at my work. Great giveaway idea!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517611291652872898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-32445389761387810522012-08-21T13:08:58.370-04:002012-08-21T13:08:58.370-04:00I agree this is difficult to tell on your own. The...I agree this is difficult to tell on your own. The only tip I could suggest for self-editing is if you have the time (and self-discipline) to put your manuscript away for weeks (months is better). If you can work on something else for a long time, then come back to your own work with 'fresh eyes', you'll catch a lot of stuff you wouldn't catch. <br /><br />BUT...<br /><br />I think you're bang-on - the only way to be sure you're hitting the right emotional tone is to get several people to read it and report back. It's why I think it's crucial to get other skilled writers looking at your work. <br /><br />When we read our own stuff we see the scenes in our heads as we originally imagined them - subtext, backstory and all. The reader doesn't have that resource to draw on.If you can get lots of 'objective' eyes, you'll get a feeling for how it's coming across.<br /><br />Oh, and be careful: I have a beta reader who's BIG on emotion, but she often reads things into stories that no-one else sees. She's really helpful in a lot of ways, but I couldn't use her emotional gauge alone. It's important to have more than one to get an accurate measure.<br /><br />I hope this is helpful!AimeeLSalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17763596557256341788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-48719794871995205602012-08-21T13:03:43.791-04:002012-08-21T13:03:43.791-04:00Thanks for the competition entries, guys. I can...Thanks for the competition entries, guys. I can't wait to see who wins!AimeeLSalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17763596557256341788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-39783723152104620052012-08-21T00:47:47.752-04:002012-08-21T00:47:47.752-04:00Eek, I'd so love that chapter critique! Thanks...Eek, I'd so love that chapter critique! Thanks for the giveaway!Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17707308994132444067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-60493847712630608282012-08-20T22:38:49.101-04:002012-08-20T22:38:49.101-04:00I'd sure love to win a critique, I'm at th...I'd sure love to win a critique, I'm at that point where my crit group has seen my MS so many times I need a great (new) set of eyes!Pam Vickershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473439506197768107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-2049994265217073522012-08-20T22:33:34.018-04:002012-08-20T22:33:34.018-04:00I hopped over from YAtopia, then checked out the t...I hopped over from YAtopia, then checked out the third interview. I concur - The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression is an excellent resource. Question for you Aimee - how can you tell the reader "gets" the emotion you are trying to convey? I generally don't name the emotion and just *hope and pray* I've done a good job with conveying the emotion in dialogue, body language and tone. Is there really a way to know when we are self editing? I think it's more of a CP or Beta type of thing... Just wanted to hear your perspective. TL Sumnerhttp://tlsumner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-89455931054577323462012-08-20T22:21:01.690-04:002012-08-20T22:21:01.690-04:00OH, this is exciting!! Thanks so much for doing th...OH, this is exciting!! Thanks so much for doing this!!Gwen Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08762653267470386761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997511604626000850.post-42063721291967251292012-08-20T15:29:34.390-04:002012-08-20T15:29:34.390-04:00This was a very interesting and informative interv...This was a very interesting and informative interview! Thank you :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com