What is an effective critique process? The best critique process is the one your specific group agrees to do together. There is no “right” way to critique, only choices. Number of group members: While two could work, a group of 5-6 allows for sufficient energy and variety of feedback in the group, as well as […]
Posts Tagged ‘critique’
Critique Groups: In-Person or Online?
Posted: 28th October 2012 by jazzdog in Critique Group, WritingTags: blog, critique, critique group, fiction, Richard Hacker, writing
Should My Critique Group Be Face to Face or Online? Over the last several posts, I’ve discussed finding the right critique group. But is this group virtual or in person? Let’s take a look. I currently belong to a face-to-face group and an online group and from my experience, I can share a few advantages […]
Critique Groups: Choosing the Right Partner
Posted: 21st October 2012 by jazzdog in Critique Group, WritingTags: blog, critique, critique group, fiction, Richard Hacker, writing
Critique Groups: What Do You Want From Me?
Posted: 14th October 2012 by jazzdog in Critique Group, WritingTags: blog, critique, critique group, fiction, Richard Hacker, writing
A Good Critic Is Hard To Find
Posted: 7th February 2012 by Richard Hacker in Creativity, Novel, Publishing, UncategorizedTags: critique, editing, feedback, Inker War, novel, revising, Richard Hacker, writing, writing groups
One of the things many writers will tell you is just how difficult it can be to get good, objective feedback on your writing. We go to workshops, critique groups, editors, readers and others, looking for some feedback. Is the writing clear? Do you get a good sense of the protagonist/antagonist? Is the primary plot […]