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Monday, June 14, 2010

Call for Help - Looking for a Critique Partner

I'm in desperate need of a critique partner. I love my friends and they do the best they can, but I need someone who knows what editors are looking for and can give me constructive feedback on what I'm doing wrong. I tried a couple of groups, which helped some, but we're all unpublished and trying to find our way.

I'm really wanting to make my writing stronger. I think I'm learning the craft. Between classes and books, I've been trying to apply what I learn. I just need someone who can read my work and let me know if I'm going in the right direction and how I can make it stronger.

If there's anyone willing to take pity on a newbie, I'll be forever in your debt.

Vivi
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7 comments:

  1. Melisse AiresJune 14, 2010 at 11:53 PM

    Are you interested in beta read? I am more big picture/characterization/plot than a line by line editor.
    melisse_aires at live(dot)com

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  2. Vivi DumasJune 15, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    I would be once I'm done my edits of my first draft. I figure a beta read is more something you done when it's cleaned up a bit.

    I was hoping to find someone who could go with me chapter by chapter as I'm editing and provide comments.

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  3. ArleneJune 15, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    I've been lucky enough to meet some terrific crit partners on Critique Circle. I've also learned alot in the past 3-4 years through returning crits, worth the time invested. Now I pretty much have one partner, and I'd be devasted without her help.
    Consider checking out CC if you havent already.

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  4. Rebecca LeighJune 15, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    Hi Vivi

    I'm more of a big picture person too, but I might be able to offer you some help. Maybe spelling, grammar, and word choice type stuff. Chapter by chapter is good for me because I have a day job.

    If you interested, just email me :)

    Rebecca

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  5. Disgruntled BearJune 15, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    Hi Vivi,

    I'm wicked blunt--Simon Cowell blunt. But, if you send me your first 5 pages as a DOC file (no DOCX, please!), I'll tell you honestly what works and what doesn't. My email address is listed on my Disgruntled Bear profile. I hope this helps. Take care! - Kate

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  6. Vivi DumasJune 15, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    Thanks everyone. DB and Rebecca I'll take you up on your offers. I don't mind blunt as long as it gets me to my goal. My husband says I'm an asshole anyway. lol

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  7. June GJune 20, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    I see I've come to the party late and you've secured some assistance. Cool. If you are ever in need of another eye, you can give me a shout. My contact info is on my blog. Wishing you the best.

    http://writingisablessing.blogspot.com

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