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The Ultimate Fiction Critique Checklist

November 9, 2012 by Kathy Steffen 5 Comments
fiction critique checklist

For the final installment on critiques (see Writing Critique Groups for ideas of finding or starting a critique group and Guidelines for Writing Critiques for setting up a group code of conduct) following is The Ultimate Fiction Critique Checklist, plus suggestions for helping you shape your critique to be of maximum benefit for the writer … [Read more…]

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How to Write a Critique

October 26, 2012 by Kathy Steffen 5 Comments
how to write a critique

When conducted with honesty, sensitivity and integrity, a good critique is worth so much to a writer. Here are some guidelines to help your group thrive as a positive influence and experience for all your members.

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Writing Critique Groups…a Blessing and a Curse!

October 17, 2012 by Kathy Steffen 9 Comments
writing critique groups

There is nothing better for your creative writing than finding (or creating) a writing critique group. Having someone else read your work is the perfect way to discover if your novel writing is successful and your story is making it to the page (after all, it’s perfect in your head!) and finding out what works … [Read more…]

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How to Get Your Book Published

August 8, 2012 by Lori Devoti 2 Comments
how to get your book published

Lately, I’ve been getting a number of emails from people asking how to get their first book published. Enough that I realized there was still a need for some step-by-step guidelines on how to get your book published. So, you have a book and you want to get it published. 1.) How to get your … [Read more…]

Posted in: Agents and Editors, Writing Business Tagged: critique group, editors, finding a literary agent, get published

Finding Your Writing Voice

July 6, 2012 by Guest Post 6 Comments
Finding your writing voice

Everyone hears about “voice,” but how do you know when you have found yours? This post walks you through how to workshop finding your writing voice with your writer’s group, critique group, or just a group of writing friends. The Finding Your Writing Voice Workshop is a fun activity you can do with your writers’ group. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Classes and Workshops, Writing Craft, Writing Groups, Writing Tips Tagged: critique group, finding your voice, workshops
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