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Comment on Why a Critique Relationship is Crucial for Better Writing by Patrick Ross

Patrick Ross — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:48:42 +0000

This is a spot-on post. I’ve really valued a critique group I helped form about a year ago. The trust that has developed there is phenomenal, and the feedback is of value. I’m pursuing a low-res MFA, so I receive direct feedback from my instructor each month, but it’s useful to have different points of view. It also says a lot about the caliber of my critique group members that they often seize on the same problems as my instructor.

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Comment on Why a Critique Relationship is Crucial for Better Writing by PJ Reece

PJ Reece — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:38:53 +0000

Syaiful… I bet if you posted a notice in your local cafe, or at a college notice board, or even spread the word among your friends, that you’d soon have a klatch of closet writers who would love to get up close and critique-ful with you. Good luck.

Comment on Why a Critique Relationship is Crucial for Better Writing by Syaiful

Syaiful — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:56:56 +0000

Hi Kalsey, this is a great post.

Yeah. Commonly, I prefer receive a critique than receaive a commendation.. But, unfortunately I don’t have critique partners

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Comment on Why a Critique Relationship is Crucial for Better Writing by PJ Reece

PJ Reece — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:43:22 +0000

“Prose is architecture, not interior decorating,” said Hemingway. For that reason, I appreciate Adrianne’s “ugly draft” story. The foundation and walls must be firmly in place before effort goes into choosing the right adjective. I find most critique sessions — especially in writing groups — err on the side of decoration. In my experience, it’s hard to find a writing mate who thinks “architecturally”. If you’ve got one, hang on to her/him. Me, I’ve got my wife. Two mates in one!

Comment on Why a Critique Relationship is Crucial for Better Writing by Kelsey Browning

Kelsey Browning — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:05:48 +0000

Hi, Beth -

Good point. I know from my point of view, I’ve learned two things from having become familiar with Tracey’s and Adrienne’s critiquing and writing habits.

1. I know some of my writing “sins” they will catch when they read for me, so I correct them before the material ever gets into their hands (as much as I can :)).

2. I know some of their weaknesses and watch out for those when I read for them.

I do have other CPs as well, so I’m able to get a broad perspective on my writing.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Kelsey