tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384027358660553150.post8147030133571332035..comments2024-03-25T17:15:43.606-04:00Comments on Wild, Wicked & Wacky: Diva Critique PartnersSuzan Hardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600258874634909988noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384027358660553150.post-78990720189026950242012-09-26T00:27:31.862-04:002012-09-26T00:27:31.862-04:00LOL Thanks for the reminder, Will. Nothing works f...LOL Thanks for the reminder, Will. Nothing works for everyone, and you've got to trust yourself sometimes.<br /><br />The big reason I ended up indie-publishing was because I got SO MANY replies from editors and agents saying, "I love you writing. I love your voice. I can't sell a zombie story. Send me something else."Suzan Hardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600258874634909988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384027358660553150.post-57809574202995136022012-09-26T00:15:54.087-04:002012-09-26T00:15:54.087-04:00I think that goes back to point #1, Tess. A great ...I think that goes back to point #1, Tess. A great crit partner can be honest without being a dick.Suzan Hardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600258874634909988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384027358660553150.post-31685982368732750202012-09-25T19:17:33.384-04:002012-09-25T19:17:33.384-04:00It can be a tightrope walk at times, that's fo...It can be a tightrope walk at times, that's for certain. One of the thing I always say to someone who asks me to read is, "Keep in mind, this is my OPINION. It's not right, it's not wrong, this is just how this story hit me."<br /><br />Which, after all, is what agents and editors do. I just had a ms. come back from an agent who said, "You are a really good writer, but this particular story didn't work for me. I'd love to see something else from you."<br /><br />She didn't say "Get lost," or "your writing stinks", she said that particular work didn't resonate with her.<br /><br />Same thing with critique partners...:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11538690057861333760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5384027358660553150.post-88027488602316061342012-09-25T13:19:22.900-04:002012-09-25T13:19:22.900-04:00I used to be willing to critique with anyone (a cr...I used to be willing to critique with anyone (a critique-slut, if you will), so I have learned quite a bit on this subject...both good and bad. <br /><br />I agree with all your points, Suzan, and will only add--find people who will tell you what you NEED to hear, not what you WANT to hear. We all know that doesn't work for everyone, because some people only want to hear you love their work, but as for me, I need the honesty and real feedback so my work gets better! <br /><br />And I always try to find something nice to say about each person's work (because I'm sure they've bled on the paper just as I've toiled over my stories and I know that takes dedication--whether I 'get' their story or not)! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com