The Wonders of a Critique Group

Better than a golden ticket to Wonka’s Chocolate Factory …

More fun than a room full of distortion mirrors …

More heart than the fullest box on Valentine’s Day …

Its the Redeemed Writers Critique Group!!

For almost six years I’ve been part of the same critique group. These wonderful women–though we have had a male participant in the past–have pushed me whenever I grew lax, brainstormed whenever I got stuck, reworked whenever I was stumped, commiserated whenever I was rejected (in life and in writing), and celebrated whenever there was the slightest cause to.

I love each and every one of them.

Kristen Johnson, a talented writer of historical fiction not-yet-published and longtime member, interviews me on The Adventures of History Girl.

Here’s a sample question with a teaser answer:

Another thing that seems to come easy to you is talking to people. You are one of the most friendly, easy-going people I know. Do you have any advice on approaching editors and agents for any Nervous Nellys out there like me?

I used to be a shy, quiet, self-described nerd until …
Read the rest on her blog and leave a comment! Only six more days until the 10-book giveaway!

4 Responses to The Wonders of a Critique Group

  1. T. Anne October 26, 2009 at 5:35 am #

    Nervous here raising my hand! I really need to connect but don’t really want to. Does that make sense?

  2. Beth October 26, 2009 at 5:44 pm #

    I just joined a critique group and am VERY excited about it. P.S. Got your book in the mail today, and I start it tomorrow!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

  3. Ernie W. October 26, 2009 at 7:35 pm #

    I really enjoyed being a part of the group. I appreciate the fact you allowed me the honor of joining in.

  4. Christina Berry October 26, 2009 at 8:24 pm #

    T. Anne, totally! Take baby steps and set tiny measurable goals. Like maybe, and I’m assuming you mean in the writing arena, start following an agent, then leave one comment a week, then query or find a conference he or she will be attending and make plans to go …

    Beth, what a great move! Let me know how it goes. 🙂 And tell me what you think of the book once you finish!

    Ernie, it was truly our pleasure!