tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post2343611401944354961..comments2024-03-28T21:33:13.039-07:00Comments on InScribe Writers Online: C is for Critique Groups by Susan BarclayTracy Krausshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066853243062725525noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-3323392121828259392023-03-09T22:28:16.872-07:002023-03-09T22:28:16.872-07:00Aw, thank you for your kind comments and encourage...Aw, thank you for your kind comments and encouragement, Tracy! And I couldn't agree more that honest critique is essential for every writer and a close-knit group is probably the best way. That's certainly been my experience!Susan Barclayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668380401591029520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-50144650383913202202023-03-09T22:26:25.381-07:002023-03-09T22:26:25.381-07:00That's awesome, Nancy. Thanks for sharing your...That's awesome, Nancy. Thanks for sharing your positive experience.Susan Barclayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668380401591029520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-29691967804742398862023-03-09T22:25:17.261-07:002023-03-09T22:25:17.261-07:00Two are better than one, and I suppose even two ca...Two are better than one, and I suppose even two can be a "group" :) I'm glad your buddy inspires you to keep writing, Brenda!Susan Barclayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668380401591029520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-29773584142457331222023-03-09T22:23:16.358-07:002023-03-09T22:23:16.358-07:00Iron sharpens iron, right, Wendy? Win-win!Iron sharpens iron, right, Wendy? Win-win!Susan Barclayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668380401591029520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-12980504238357708282023-03-09T20:42:01.666-07:002023-03-09T20:42:01.666-07:00Hi Susan. I was going to write on C is for Critic....Hi Susan. I was going to write on C is for Critic. Even strangers can be critics who become our friends. Our writing is our baby. Bob Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288943530653568720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-9358775631502092722023-03-07T07:39:06.547-07:002023-03-07T07:39:06.547-07:00Thanks Susan, for your wonderful tips on critiquin...Thanks Susan, for your wonderful tips on critiquing. I'm part of a group, and the positive feedback has encouraged my writing to grow. Thanks also for your link to the website. Sandi Somershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03097011585168805837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-91421313179642994942023-03-06T14:57:03.846-07:002023-03-06T14:57:03.846-07:00Hello, Susan. Thanks very much for your positive p...Hello, Susan. Thanks very much for your positive points, Such a crucial thing for us all to be critiqued by someone whom we can trust to be honest and kind. Thanks very much for your valuable insights.Sharon Heagyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17026362425515759048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-57149940827861308472023-03-06T13:04:48.991-07:002023-03-06T13:04:48.991-07:00Hi Susan! I am not in an organized critique group ...Hi Susan! I am not in an organized critique group at this point. I do have a few people who look over my writing and offer suggestions to help me move forward. I appreciate the suggestions they present to me are helpful. Thank you for sharing, "this website,' with us. This is also helpful. Alan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01192838076987472527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-654572054847126042023-03-06T10:22:52.138-07:002023-03-06T10:22:52.138-07:00Susan I am so glad you chose this word for the let...Susan I am so glad you chose this word for the letter C! I believe honest critique is essential for every writer and a safe place like a close-knit group is probably the best way. Your points are spot on and are so very valuable. Thank you for this post.Tracy Krausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066853243062725525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-11224339507322414582023-03-06T09:59:36.371-07:002023-03-06T09:59:36.371-07:00I have a great beta readers group who critique my ...I have a great beta readers group who critique my manuscripts before I send them off to my publisher. They are both kind and honest in their comments about the story. I don’t have them critique grammar, just the content. It’s a big help in improving my writing skills.Nancy Youngnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-25714138605145877012023-03-06T09:30:03.544-07:002023-03-06T09:30:03.544-07:00Well said, Susan. Good points. Thanks for that web...Well said, Susan. Good points. Thanks for that website link. I don't belong to a critique group at this time, but I do have a writing buddy who inspires me to keep writing.Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-28500675502330126272023-03-06T08:29:23.065-07:002023-03-06T08:29:23.065-07:00Thank you, dear Susan, for this helpful summary re...Thank you, dear Susan, for this helpful summary regarding the purpose and perks of critique groups.<br />You pointed out the most important boundaries to keep regarding them too. <br />Amen to: "the well-aimed critique makes us think and gives us tools for improving."<br />I've been in two different critique groups over the last few years for two different genres. Huge improvements happened in everyone's writing. It's one of the best ways to grow ones craft. <br />Blessings.Wendy L. Macdonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702077484754964660noreply@blogger.com